Psalm 73:23

“Nevertheless”—as if, despite all the foolishness and ignorance David had just been confessing to God, it was no less true and certain that David was saved and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God’s presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost condition, and of the deceitfulness and wickedness of his nature, yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings, Nevertheless I am continually with thee. Believer, you are compelled to share in Asaph’s confession and acknowledgment; strive in the same spirit to say, “Nevertheless, since I belong to Christ, I am continually with God!”

This means I am continually on His mind; He is always thinking of me for my good. I am continually before His eye; the eye of the Lord never sleeps but is always watching over my welfare. I am continually in His hand, so that no one will be able to snatch me from there. I am continually on His heart, worn there as a memorial, just as the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes on his heart forever.

You always think of me, O God. The depths of Your love continually yearn for me. You are always making providence work for my good. You have set me as a signet on Your arm; thy love is strong as death, many waters cannot quench it; neither can the floods drown it.

Surprising grace! You see me in Christ, and though in myself detestable, You behold me as wearing Christ’s garments and washed in His blood, and thus I stand accepted in Your presence. I am thus continually in Your favor—continually with thee. Here is comfort for the tried and afflicted soul, troubled by the storm within—look at the calm without. “Nevertheless”—O say it in your heart, and take the peace it gives. Nevertheless I am continually with thee.