Brother, good Tuesday morning to you. I pray Our Lord Jesus’ peace over you today.Read Psalm 37.
As you read this psalm of David, note the clear delineation between those that pursue the LORD’s ways and His righteousness; and those that are called “wicked” and “evildoers” and “enemies of the LORD”. Throughout this psalm, the blessings of God for those that walk uprightly are clearly contrasted with the sure destruction and calamity that awaits those that are wicked.
Every day brings more news of the work of the wicked in this world – and, if it were possible, the level of wickedness seems to be increasing! As Believers, how do we respond? There are several responses prescribed by our Good God through His word, and one of the responses is clearly contained in today’s passage: “Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Cease from anger, and forsake wrath; Do not fret— it only causes harm. For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth.” (vv 7- 9).
As you read today’s scripture, be encouraged. The LORD is in control, and He has an eternal inheritance for those who love Him and His righteousness. And according to this psalm, while we are waiting on Him, He alone is our strength and our peace and our salvation. He sees the wicked and their works, and He will bring them to their end.“But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their strength in the time of trouble. And the LORD shall help them and deliver them; He shall deliver them from the wicked, And save them, Because they trust in Him.” Amen!
