The Purge: The tyrants avenged (verses 10-11)
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2058:10-11&version=NIV
May we turn justice and vengeance over to God. God will
bring His fallen and distorted creation back under His sovereignty. His just
judgment will set things right. We can express our joy when we see the reign of
terror come to an end. In God’s mercy we will obtain unspeakable
blessings.
Righteous God, avenge the tyrants. Thank You
that You judge the earth with uprightness. Surely the righteous still are
rewarded.
While we do not find forgiveness of our enemies easy, may
this psalm purify our feelings of rage and abandonment as we acknowledge to God
our hurt and anger. May we submit in faith to God, relinquishing our personal
retribution. May we pray for our sisters and brothers who are trampled by
tyrants beyond their control. May this psalm convict us of our own guilt.
Satan tells us we’re weak; our hope is in
vain.
The good that we seek we’ll never obtain.
But he can’t take from us (though often he’s
tried)
The heart-cheering promise—The Lord will
provide.
John Newton
(1725-1807)
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