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Psalm 52:8-10(6-8) – Part 5
Psalm 52:8 Then the righteous will see and fear, and laugh at him: 9 Here is the man who did not make God his stronghold. Instead he trusted in his great riches—and was strong in his evil desire.” 10 But I—I am like an olive tree flourishing in the House of God. I trust in God’s lovingkindness forever and ever.
Here we go! Finally, the righteous one is mentioned. This righteous one will see Doeg and have two responses. First, he will both “see and fear,” as he observes the destruction God brings into Doeg’s life. Then, this will lead to laughter, as the righteous one laughs over Doeg’s destruction. All of which leads us to a question. “On whose team do you want to tie your hopes, dreams and aspirations, Doeg’s team (whose destiny is destruction) or David’s team (whose destiny is eternity in the presence of the Lord.” Yes, the answer is laughable. (Even a cave man could get it right.)
Isaiah had some choice words as he prophesied over team Doeg. Isaiah 66:4 So I will choose their punishments and bring on them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered; when I spoke, they did not listen. But they did what was evil in My eyes, and chose what I did not delight in.
Those who trust in themselves will be brought low by the greater power of God. Ezekiel 26:9 He (God acting through Nebuchadnezzar) will thrust his battering engines against your walls. He will tear down your towers with his weapons. Have you ever asked God, “How will all this end?” He has answered your question in Psalm 40:4 He put a new song in my mouth—a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and trust in Adonai. 5 Blessed is the one who put his confidence in Adonai, who has not turned to the arrogant, nor to those who fall into falsehood.
That’s right, the inheritance of the righteous is the blessing of God. 1Peter 3:12 For the eyes of Adonai are on the righteous and His ears open to their prayer, but the face of Adonai is against those who do evil. Is this some “great by and by” promise or is it for here and now? Yes to both. Psalm 34:16 The eyes of Adonai are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry. 17 The face of Adonai is against evildoers, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. 18 The righteous cry out and Adonai hears, and delivers them from all their troubles. Shalom shalom
Day 39 of the Omer
Daily Bread, reading plan by Lars Enarson (https://www.thewatchman.org/)
Wed13-May-202626th of Iyar, 5786
Nu 3:1-13Jer 8Job 29Ro 9 (Mt 26:36-75)
Psalms
Psalm 52:8-10(6-8) – Part 5
Psalm 52:8 Then the righteous will see and fear, and laugh at him: 9 Here is the man who did not make God his stronghold. Instead he trusted in his great riches—and was strong in his evil desire.” 10 But I—I am like an olive tree flourishing in the House of God. I trust in God’s lovingkindness forever and ever.
Here we go! Finally, the righteous one is mentioned. This righteous one will see Doeg and have two responses. First, he will both “see and fear,” as he observes the destruction God brings into Doeg’s life. Then, this will lead to laughter, as the righteous one laughs over Doeg’s destruction. All of which leads us to a question. “On whose team do you want to tie your hopes, dreams and aspirations, Doeg’s team (whose destiny is destruction) or David’s team (whose destiny is eternity in the presence of the Lord.” Yes, the answer is laughable. (Even a cave man could get it right.)
Isaiah had some choice words as he prophesied over team Doeg. Isaiah 66:4 So I will choose their punishments and bring on them what they dread. For when I called, no one answered; when I spoke, they did not listen. But they did what was evil in My eyes, and chose what I did not delight in.
Those who trust in themselves will be brought low by the greater power of God. Ezekiel 26:9 He (God acting through Nebuchadnezzar) will thrust his battering engines against your walls. He will tear down your towers with his weapons. Have you ever asked God, “How will all this end?” He has answered your question in Psalm 40:4 He put a new song in my mouth—a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and trust in Adonai. 5 Blessed is the one who put his confidence in Adonai, who has not turned to the arrogant, nor to those who fall into falsehood.
That’s right, the inheritance of the righteous is the blessing of God. 1Peter 3:12 For the eyes of Adonai are on the righteous and His ears open to their prayer, but the face of Adonai is against those who do evil. Is this some “great by and by” promise or is it for here and now? Yes to both. Psalm 34:16 The eyes of Adonai are on the righteous, and His ears are attentive to their cry. 17 The face of Adonai is against evildoers, to cut off the memory of them from the earth. 18 The righteous cry out and Adonai hears, and delivers them from all their troubles. Shalom shalom
Day 39 of the Omer
Daily Bread, reading plan by Lars Enarson (https://www.thewatchman.org/)
Wed13-May-202626th of Iyar, 5786
Nu 3:1-13Jer 8Job 29Ro 9 (Mt 26:36-75)
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