Read Psalm 94.
The psalmist cried out for vengeance upon the wicked who had come against God's people. He described them as "proud", using "arrogant words." They had no mercy on the most defenseless of all, murdering widows, travelers, and fatherless children. Their thought was that God does not exist, and if He does exist He does not see nor care about what they are doing.
The LORD of heaven not only sees, He hears, He disciplines, and He knows the thoughts of all people. He does not forget His people. He is a God of justice and He will eventually right every wrong.
In the meantime, while living with such injustice, how can a righteous person endure? Living under the threat of physical death is the ultimate test of one's faith. What kept the songwriter going included-
1. The help of the LORD. (v.17)
Day by day, moment by moment God came along side to strengthen him.
2. The love of the LORD. (v.18)
It was the assurance that God loved him, even if no one else did, that caused him to stand firm in his faith.
3. The comforts of the LORD. (v.19)
When he was hurting personally, or feeling badly over the awful things taking place around him, God was there to cheer his soul.
4. The stability of the LORD. (20)
The faithful, unchanging character of God provided a place of spiritual and emotional refuge and safety.
Without this hope, there would have been nothing left but despair.
"For everyone who has been born of God overcomes the world. And this the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world except the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" (1 John 5:4-5)
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