“O Most High. Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts. ( Psalm 7:9, NIV).
The word “wicked” is used to describe a person who is “evil or morally bad in principle or practice”! Wicked people are often associated with the worst behaviors. We often see wickedness from looting state funds meant to extend healthcare to those involved in plotting and executing murders for their own profit.
The Bible has many places where it refers to the fate of the wicked for their evil. “But the wicked shall be cut off from the earth, and the transgressors shall be rooted out of it” (Proverbs 2:22, KJV). The Psalmist says, “Break thou the arm of the wicked and the evil man: seek out his wickedness till thou find none” (Psalm 10:15, KJV). The Apostle Paul prayed, “And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith” (2 Thessalonians 3:2 KJV). Again the Psalmist says, “Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them” (Psalm 55:55 KJV).
As followers of Christ we are told to stay far from wicked people unless we are on purpose to bring conviction to them. “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them” ( Ephesians 5:11, KJV). Wicked people while seemingly prospering await a heavy judgment. “Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him” (Isaiah 3:11, KJV).
Today, as you go about and see the wicked apparently prospering, do not be moved or swayed, for their days are nigh. Rather, pray that the truth may be opened to them, before the Almighty God delivers them to the scorching fires of hell, which is their due!
Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, for all the evil caused by the wicked as we see these days, we pray for deliverance and that you may bring conviction on to them, before you come down with your severe judgment, this I pray in Jesus’s name.
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02/05/2024 - 03/05/2024 All day“That is why for Christ’s sake I delight in weakness, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when am weak, then I am strong” (2 Cor 12:10)
We all crave to be blessed in life. But was there a believer who was so blessed beyond any circumstances without experiencing some sort of discomfort, in one way or another! A person may apparently be blessed in every single way yet have one troubling matter that constantly drives him down to his knees.
The one mightily blessed with riches may have a family situation that leaves him ever on edge. Someone who seems to be at the height of his profession may be living with an ailment that keeps him ever on tentacles. The one blessed with abundant health might from time to time be dealing with financial woes.
Why do such troubling situations plague even believers? One explanation could be found in the Apostle Paul’s life. Called into ministry and endowed with many gifts, including amazing revelations from above, yet he had a matter that constantly drove him on his knees. “Therefore in order to keep me from being conceited, I was given a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan, to torment me” (2 Cor 12: 7).
Paul would often cry out to God to free him of this particularly troubling matter. But the Lord came back with, “My grace is sufficient for you. For my power is made perfect in your weakness” (2 Cor 12: 9).
The comfort of this lesson is that God is completely aware of whatever might be ever troubling us. Moreover, it could be purposely there, that we constantly place our faith in Him, other than relying on our strength and resources, especially as He blesses us in other uplifting ways.
Prayer for today: Lord Father in heaven, today I pray that whatever matter is constantly troubling me, I know it is for a purpose and you are in total control, to bless me even more, this I pray in Jesus’ name.
