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Friday, January 7, 2011

Tell It to the Judge (Psalm 7)

Psalm 7

Have you noticed how many of the Psalms this week have emphasized the writer finding refuge in the Lord? David needed the Lord’s protection from his human enemies who wanted to tear him to pieces like a lion. How much more do we need the Lord’s help from our adversary, the Devil, who prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour?

In this chapter the context refers to a time in his life when David was slandered by a man from the tribe of Benjamin. Is there really anything worse than someone deliberately and maliciously raking your name and reputation through the mud? Spreading lies and saying false and unflattering things about you, about your family? And even if the rumors prove untrue, hasn’t damage already been done? Don’t you long for justice to prevail in such circumstances?

So did David. I imagine he would have loved to take matters into his own hands and seek revenge. But instead he left the vengeance to God. He understood that the Lord his God would ultimately save him while executing righteous judgment upon his enemies.

Friend, if you’re tempted to “get even” with someone who’s done you wrong, follow David’s example in this psalm. Take the matter to the Judge who will take care of it and give you cause to sing praise to His name.

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