Psalm 80

Reading another psalm of captivity catches a glimpse of someone in Israel looking back. There is the description of Israel as a grape vine. One of many such allusions in scripture. In fulfillment of Isaiah's vision the vine is abandoned,  trampled, and robbed. But the psalmist has not lost hope. He calls out for God's redemption and rescue because he know that those are some of God's greatest traits. We have the same hope when we are down and out. When we are caught in the consequences of our rebellion we need to look to God in hope. And then wait for God to respond.
Stuart