Psalm 94

 Psalm 94  "O Lord, God of vengeance.. "   The psalmist prays for God, who is Judge will "render recompense to the proud".   He wonders, as we often do, "How long shall the wicked, O Lord, how long shall the wicked exult?" 

We can relate to this prayer.. for the wicked still seem to exult, don't they?  "They pour forth words, they speak arrogantly; all who do wickedness vaunt themselves.."   It is astounding to me these days... how easily political candidates spout off about their support of true wickedness.. especially the killing of unborn babies.   They exult in their superior "wisdom".. they excuse their evil thinking.. calling evil good and good - evil.  Yes, we can easily relate to this psalm.. 

The wicked "crush Thy people O Lord....they slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the orphans."  The psalmist accuses the wicked of their false beliefs.. "they have said, 'The Lord does not see, nor does the God of Jacob pay heed."   He calls them "senseless" and "stupid"! 

"He who planted the ear, does He not hear?"

"He who formed the eye, does He not see?"

" He who chastens the nations, will He not rebuke, even He who teaches man knowledge?"

Good questions!

"The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are a mere breath."  !!!  And here is where the psalmist finds relief.. and hope.. and strength.. in his faith.. "For the Lord will not abandon His people... " He will not "forsake His inheritance."  He will help His servants.  He will hold us up by His "lovingkindness".  

"When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, Thy consolations delight my soul." The psalmist continues to remind himself and us.. of the God we serve.. "But the Lord has been my stronghold, and my God the rock of refuge.. "  Vengeance belongs to the Lord and He will deal with the wicked.  He will keep us secure in His mighty love.  So, even when the wickedness seems to be overwhelming.. we can stand firm.. girding ourselves with these truths! 

Father in heaven, we exalt Your Name.  You are good.. You are abundant in lovingkindness. You do great and wondrous deeds. Thank You!  There is none like You, to show us grace, to pour out Your love on us, and to bless us with grace, mercy, and peace in Christ Jesus the Lord.  Father, we pray that You would deal with the wicked.. You know the thoughts and motives of every man, woman, and child.  You see.. You hear.. there is nothing that surprises You or makes You anxious.  Quiet our souls and fill us with Your comfort and peace, that we might reflect Your glory.. through the darkness.. through the uproars.. through the storms of this world that overwhelm at times. Thank You. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.