All day long I have been plagued; I have been punished every morning (Psalm 73:14). Well, now…that’s just Monday talking. Take a step back, take a deep breath, and remember who loves you. And how he proved it. Remember, Beloved…perspective. … Continue reading
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Surely in vain have I kept my heart pure; in vain have I washed my hands in innocence(Psalm 73:13). Did you ever feel that way, Beloved? Did you ever feel that no matter how much you work, no matter how … Continue reading
This is what the wicked are like–always carefree, they increase in wealth (Psalm 73:12). I know, we’ve already covered this. We talked about it last week. The wicked do have troubles, and they don’t always prosper. But I’m with the … Continue reading
They say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?”(Psalm 73:11). Well, of course they question God. He threatens their power base. I mean, if there really is a God, then he’s probably smarter than we are, ya? … Continue reading
Therefore their people turn to them and drink up waters in abundance(Psalm 73:10). Hmm… A small but vocal minority of wealthy and successful people wielding disproportionate cultural power and acting as the thought police for an entire society. Sound familiar? … Continue reading
Their mouths lay claim to heaven, and their tongues take possession of the earth (Psalm 73:9). That’s one of the most frustrating things about worldly folks, isn’t it? They claim the moral and intellectual high ground on just about every … Continue reading
Therefore pride is their necklace; they clothe themselves with violence. From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. They scoff, and speak with malice; in their arrogance they threaten oppression(Psalm 73:6-9). Such lovely … Continue reading
They have no struggles; their bodies are healthy and strong. They are free from the burdens common to man; they are not plagued by human ills (Psalm 73:4-5). I have a scribbled notation in my Bible next to this verse. … Continue reading
But as for me, my feet had almost slipped; I had nearly lost my foothold. For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked (Psalm 73:2-3). Sometimes it just doesn’t seem fair. Here you are, busting … Continue reading
Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart (Psalm 73:1). He either is or he isn’t. Good, I mean. We’re about to dive into Psalm 73. It’s one of my favorite psalms, in part because … Continue reading