A Cry for Justice (Psalm 7, Part 3)

Judgment of the Guilty (verses 14-16)

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The certainty of judgment (vs. 12-13) and the prevalence of evil (vs. 14-15) meet in the retribution of evil (v. 16). Ultimately the enemy falls into his own trap. Whenever we want to injure our neighbors we should remember this principle of retributive justice: those who prepare a pit for others fall into it themselves.

Lord God, the evil around us gives birth to disillusionment. Protect us from the troubles that we cause coming back to haunt us. Keep us faithful to You.

Praise for God’s Righteousness (verse 17)

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On the cross Christ took our place and our sins. Now we take His place and His righteousness. As we praise God for His mercies we increase them. As we praise Him in our miseries we remove them.

Thank You, Lord, for Your righteousness. Thank You for the righteousness You have given to us through Your Son, Jesus Christ. We sing praise to Your name, Lord God Most High. Transform us into people of joyous praise.

God, how great you are and how good. When we did not have a leg to stand on you stood up for us. When we were caught red-handed you defended us. Thank you for such a great salvation. Through Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.
David Allen Hubbard (1928-1996)