Read Psalm 94.
The psalmist cried out for vengeance upon the wicked that had come against
God's people. He described them as "proud" and 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?
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 or feeling badly about 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. With a confident faith in Christ, one’s
perspective rises above earthly things to trust the Lord.
"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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