Psalm 35
I doubt there is anyone reading this blog or watching the latest news that can't relate to David's cry for God to defeat their enemy and bring justice to every injust circumstance that's going on today. I think there is a something to be said for taking a stand against sin and evil, however I believe we need to renew our minds to the word of the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:19 "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." Cruelty, injustice and life just not being "fair" is a daily occurrence for many. Frustration when circumstances don't seem to change comes as a result of seeing this evil spread. It certainly isn't a new theme in life, as David gives us a glimpse into how sometimes, even when we cry out to God, it seems as if our prayers aren't going passed the ceiling as we wait for God to answer. Perhaps David wrote this while he was running for his life and hiding from Saul in a cave. We can take this Psalm and relate to it in every injust situation that awaits deliverance. So what do we do while we wait? Although our flesh might want to react by "taking matters into our own hands", David shows us another way. He sets his mind on things above (Col. 3:2) and he prays. He cries out to God for the victory. Psalm 116:2 tells us " Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live". God hears every prayer. His answer comes according to His wisdom. That's what makes Him Sovereign. That's what gives us hope.
Randi
I doubt there is anyone reading this blog or watching the latest news that can't relate to David's cry for God to defeat their enemy and bring justice to every injust circumstance that's going on today. I think there is a something to be said for taking a stand against sin and evil, however I believe we need to renew our minds to the word of the Apostle Paul in Romans 12:19 "Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord." Cruelty, injustice and life just not being "fair" is a daily occurrence for many. Frustration when circumstances don't seem to change comes as a result of seeing this evil spread. It certainly isn't a new theme in life, as David gives us a glimpse into how sometimes, even when we cry out to God, it seems as if our prayers aren't going passed the ceiling as we wait for God to answer. Perhaps David wrote this while he was running for his life and hiding from Saul in a cave. We can take this Psalm and relate to it in every injust situation that awaits deliverance. So what do we do while we wait? Although our flesh might want to react by "taking matters into our own hands", David shows us another way. He sets his mind on things above (Col. 3:2) and he prays. He cries out to God for the victory. Psalm 116:2 tells us " Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live". God hears every prayer. His answer comes according to His wisdom. That's what makes Him Sovereign. That's what gives us hope.
Randi
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