“Why do you O Lord stand far off! Why do you hide in terms of trouble!” - Psalms 10:1 (NIV)
When one reads the Psalms of King David, like Psalm 10, it can be amazing how similar were his times to ours.
Seeing all the corruption going on around him, King David cried, “in pride the wicked pursue the needy” (verse 2). He observed those who had gained illicit riches were so boisterous. “For the wicked man boasts in the cravings of his heart” (verse 3). David noticed how such men put God out of their lives. “In his pride the wicked man does not seek him. In all his schemes there is no God” (verse 4).
King David ponders that such men think they have it all. “He is secure in his ways at all times...he sneers at all his foes” (verse 5). And about his behaviors: “His mouth is full of cursing, deceit and violence. Trouble and malice are under his tongue” (verse 7).
But David did not despair. He knew a day of judgment would come for such men to be reigned in. “Break the arm of the wicked and evil doer. Call him to account for his wickedness until none is left to be found” (verse 15).
The attitude of David to bring to God the wicked around us should be ours. And of course we should never forget that in the end the righteous shall be restored and reign forever with the Lord Jesus. “You have heard O Lord the desire of the humble. You will strengthen their heart..that the men of the earth may strike terror no more” (verse 18).
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray in the mighty name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, that I am never moved by the wicked and their ways as I know they will be judged and the righteous will flourish with you forever.
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29/04/2024 - 30/04/2024 All day“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid” (John 14:27)
One of the most moving Christian song ever written is, “Its well with my soul!” To hear it sung in cathedrals, concerts or at funerals, always leaves many with goose bumps. It has uplifted many through the most difficult of moments, soothing their weary spirit.
It’s coming into being in many ways show how God so often uses difficult situations to bless so many. In 1871 Horatio Spafford, was one of the wealthiest lawyers, based in Chicago. He was also a devout Christian, along with his wife Ann, and their four daughters. But early in 1871 came the Great Fire of Chicago that destroyed Spafford’s sizable investment.
Devastated from the loss, Spafford, seeking to recover, two years later, decided to go for a holiday in Europe. But at the last minute he was detained by business, letting Ann and his four daughters to proceed, hoping to join them. No sooner had they left when the ship in which they were had an accident and sank within minutes. All the four children drowned, though Anna survived.
Spafford on receiving the news decided to go and pick up Ann. As he got to the spot where the ship had sunk, in his despair came the words that have brought respite to so many, through generations. “When peace like a river attendeth my way. When sorrows like sea billows roll Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say It is well, it is well with my soul... Let this blest assurance control That Christ (yes, He has) has regarded my helpless estate, And has shed His own blood for my soul. It is well...With my soul..
It is well, it is well with my soul.”It is said as Ann saw her daughters going down, she said, “God gave me four daughters. Now they have been taken from me. Someday I will understand.” And, indeed, “It is well with my soul” was God’s gift to all of mankind through a tragedy.
Prayer for today: Lord Father God of heaven, sometimes through tragedies, it is difficult to understand or appreciate the moment; but as the song goes, whatever the difficulty may be, “Its well with my soul” for you are with me, no matter! This I pray in Jesus’ name!
