It has been a while since I have written here, but it struck me how appropriate this Psalm is to the time we live in. Sometimes, we feel insulated as we watch the news, but in our heart of hearts, we know the hatred being spread by the Enemy. The Enemy I speak of is the evil one Satan, whose name I do not even like to say. He is the root of evil. At least, that is what I believe.
Man can choose who to follow. If we do not choose the one and only God, who sent Jesus his only begotten son, we have chosen by default.
However, that is not what I speak of today. I speak of an earthly enemy, who I believe is demon-possessed, because the atrocities they are committing are beyond what you and I can even bear to think. How their followers can continue to be led by their leaders is beyond me. I am sure when they realize what they are into, it is by fear.
However, Evils too horrible to contemplate have happened before, and the psalmist David, addressed the subject. I have highlighted and colored certain words and sections that stood out to me. I am not going to say anything about them. The words speak for themselves.
God, the Creator of the Universe, is here all around us, holding us, loving us, and to some He is saying, "Trust me. Believe in me. I sent my Son to die for your sins. Believe in him. Believe in me. We are One." To those who have not believed, I ask that you do not wait until it is too late. We live in perilous times: we must admit that or we lie to ourselves. However, we do not have to fear with Jesus in our hearts. He died and rose from the dead, then ascended into heaven. He is returning. He shall wipe away all tears from His Beloved, His Bride, those who truly have trusted in Him.
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God, the Creator of the Universe, is here all around us, holding us, loving us, and to some He is saying, "Trust me. Believe in me. I sent my Son to die for your sins. Believe in him. Believe in me. We are One." To those who have not believed, I ask that you do not wait until it is too late. We live in perilous times: we must admit that or we lie to ourselves. However, we do not have to fear with Jesus in our hearts. He died and rose from the dead, then ascended into heaven. He is returning. He shall wipe away all tears from His Beloved, His Bride, those who truly have trusted in Him.
Psalm 36 New International Version
(NIV)
1 I have a message from God in my heart
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b]
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
concerning the sinfulness of the wicked:[b]
There is no fear of God
before their eyes.
2 In their own eyes they flatter themselves
too much to detect or hate their sin.
3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
4 Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
too much to detect or hate their sin.
3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful;
they fail to act wisely or do good.
4 Even on their beds they plot evil;
they commit themselves to a sinful course
and do not reject what is wrong.
5 Your love, Lord,
reaches to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
your faithfulness to the skies.
6 Your righteousness is like the highest mountains,
your justice like the great deep.
You, Lord, preserve both people and animals.
7 How priceless is your unfailing love, O God!
People take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
8 They feast on the abundance of your house;
you give them drink from your river of delights.
9 For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
10 Continue your love to those who know you,
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen—
thrown down, not able to rise!
Prayer:
Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name, may you be lifted up, may your Son be praised. Thank you for the gift of life, and the promise of life everlasting. Thank you for your peace and your comfort. May your Holy Name be praised always. May we Rejoice Always and Pray Without Ceasing. Hallelujah. Glory be to the Highest. Peace on earth to all men. We look forward to the peace to come, Father. Give those who fight evil courage to do what is right and to do the hard things, Father. We lift up our leaders to You, that they may follow a path of your leadership. Whatever happens, Lord, we know that You are the One in Charge. The Victory is already won. Amen.
your righteousness to the upright in heart.
11 May the foot of the proud not come against me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
12 See how the evildoers lie fallen—
thrown down, not able to rise!
Prayer:
Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name, may you be lifted up, may your Son be praised. Thank you for the gift of life, and the promise of life everlasting. Thank you for your peace and your comfort. May your Holy Name be praised always. May we Rejoice Always and Pray Without Ceasing. Hallelujah. Glory be to the Highest. Peace on earth to all men. We look forward to the peace to come, Father. Give those who fight evil courage to do what is right and to do the hard things, Father. We lift up our leaders to You, that they may follow a path of your leadership. Whatever happens, Lord, we know that You are the One in Charge. The Victory is already won. Amen.
Thank you for this devotional looking at Psalm 36.
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