The Lord strikes the Nations with Terror

“Put them in fear, O Lord: that the nations may know themselves to be but men. Selah.”

Psalms 9:20 KJV

 

      The Lord strikes men with terror. Wicked nations have always been afraid of the Lord’s righteous ones. When Israel was following the Lord and living righteously, fear was in the hearts of her enemies. God will show His greatness through His power, and when He does, the nations will tremble in righteous fear that they are but men, clay in the hands of an Awesome Potter. May we trust in the Lord; our Master, strikes terror in the wicked men and demons which march around this earth; our God is yet stronger than they!       

Strength in the Storm

“Have mercy upon me, O Lord; consider my trouble which I suffer of them that hate me, thou that liftest me up from the gates of death: 14 That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.”

Psalms 9:13-14 KJV

 

       These verses depict our lives as followers of the Way. We are persecuted, yet can petition the throne of grace and receive empowerment to praise in the midst of our trouble, to rejoice in our salvation! David shows the same life analogy: he is persecuted, yet petitions the Lord for mercy: that he will be lifted up; and declare the praises of God and rejoice in His salvation. Let’s boldly approach the throne of grace, let’s praise the Lord, let’s rejoice in our salvation amidst the struggle and hardship. Let’s stay our minds on Jesus, listen for the Holy Spirit, and stand in awe of the Father’s gracious plan for the salvation of our souls. Amen!

Trustiing the Lord

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”

Psalms 9:10 KJV

 

       When we trust in the Lord, it shows our faith; we know Him. The evidence of things hoped for, the substance of things unseen—though we do not see the Lord with our physical eyes—we take faith in Him. Remember, dear brothers and sisters, that the Lord will never forsake those who seek Him. Keep seeking! Keep drawing near to the Lord because He will not dismay!

The Lord Upholds our Case

“For thou hast maintained my right and my cause; thou satest in the throne judging right. 5 Thou hast rebuked the heathen, thou hast destroyed the wicked, thou hast put out their name for ever and ever.”

Psalms 9:4-5 KJV

 

         Let us be confident that when the Lord upholds our case that it is because it is righteous. The Lord is our defender, our Father, our Master, our Love; may we not forget that. He judges righteously. He rebukes and destroys the wicked nations. He blots out perversion and exalts righteousness.  Forever God will reign and justly judge, so let us not fear the wicked but take confidence in the Lord and His preserving Hand which providentially orders everything to His ultimate purpose. We have a free will, but God is still in control of the universe.

 

We Just Can't Comprehend it All

“Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.”

Ecclesiastes 8:17 KJV

        Despite all our efforts to understand the universe, we cannot understand it. We cannot comprehend or discover everything we desire to know. I know that I have spent much time trying to figure out how the world works; but in the end, if I am honest, I must admit the mystery surrounding our world’s order: I have to just say that God is in control and that we must trust in Him and apply His ways and His Word to our lives. Many philosophers and other “intelligent” persons have dedicated their lives to searching out wisdom and the meaning of things, but all their efforts have ended in futility—no one can figure out the world! Yes, there are some patterns, none of that is really new; but none of us, not even Solomon, can comprehend fully. This is why we cannot lean to our own understanding; but must rely on the Lord and His ways. Only the Lord is Omniscient!

         As you live your life, remember that you can’t figure it all out. Do not let this realization cause you to despair, but instead to cling even more fastly to the Lord. The great mystery of the ages, what goes on in the world, cannot be explained completely; therefore, let us joyfully cling the throne of grace, not afraid to enter in and inquire of the Lord and listen to His voice, because He alone knows, He alone understands, He alone comprehends, and He alone controls it all. Give Him Glory! Thank Him!