A recent study in Psalms (chapters 50-59) keeps hammering home that we are
frequently surrounded, surprised, and superseded by enemies and fools, those who
rebel against God. Yet, in every one of these songs, the writer goes back to
what is true - God - our strength and stronghold, our rescuer and righteous
judge, the God who listens to His children, lovingkindness His gifts. These
chapters reveal how we are beaten down, bewildered, and betrayed by
those who seem to be in control. Each time, after pouring out the
deepest heart-sorrows, we find the writer seeking God, the true power over all.
In contrast to fools, these verses also speak to the believer's heart, asking if
the prayers and petitions are genuine, authentic or just for appearance, just to
fulfill an obligation.
Faithful followers of God, His witnesses and messengers of the Good News,
will always encounter evil resistance. The greater the faith challenge the
stronger the corrupting powers battle. We must be prepared and not be surprised by the
enemy's response. These Holy words in Psalms remind us that God is our refuge,
our reason for joy, our reason to trust. In response to God, we bring our broken
and repentant hearts as authentic living sacrifices to His altar. God's
unfailing love covers us, heals us, restores us; His Love renews His purpose
within us. Faithful Father, 'let Your glory be above all the earth' (Ps.
57:11). So be it! ~dho
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