The Majesty of God in Judgment
To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A Song.
“In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion. There He broke the arrows of the bow, the shield and sword of battle. Selah
You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. The stouthearted were plundered; they have sunk into their sleep; and none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands. At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.
You, Yourself, are to be feared; and who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry? You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared and was still, when God arose to judgment, to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah
Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them; let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth.”
“In Judah God is known; His name is great in Israel. In Salem also is His tabernacle, and His dwelling place in Zion. There He broke the arrows of the bow, the shield and sword of battle. Selah” The psalmist begins by acknowledging God’s greatness, the One True Living God who can destroy any instruments of warfare.
“You are more glorious and excellent than the mountains of prey. The stouthearted were plundered; they have sunk into their sleep; and none of the mighty men have found the use of their hands. At Your rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse were cast into a dead sleep.” Many times, the mountains of Israel have consumed more enemy soldiers than have the Israelite armies. But God is far more powerful than that rugged terrain. Many times, God has turned back huge enemy armies, causing them to either die in their tents or flee in terror, leaving their equipment behind them. Although wars are no longer fought with horses and chariots, God is still far more powerful than rockets, cluster bombs, or any other weapon men can devise.
“You, Yourself, are to be feared; and who may stand in Your presence when once You are angry? You caused judgment to be heard from heaven; the earth feared and was still, when God arose to judgment, to deliver all the oppressed of the earth. Selah” No matter how national leaders might vaunt themselves, God is more powerful and will ultimately judge them.
“Surely the wrath of man shall praise You; with the remainder of wrath You shall gird Yourself. Make vows to the Lord your God, and pay them; let all who are around Him bring presents to Him who ought to be feared. He shall cut off the spirit of princes; He is awesome to the kings of the earth.” How can the “wrath of man” praise God? God will be praised, no matter what men do. The powerful of the earth need to acknowledge God’s greatness and power while they have the chance; otherwise, God will eventually destroy them.
APPLICATION: As I am writing this, Hamas is still attacking Israel while trying to play the victim. Mr. Putin is still attacking Ukraine while mouthing all kinds of slogans. North Korea and Iran are muttering threats. But is God impressed with any of these people? Are you kidding?
The less we consider God’s majesty and His power, the more we will worry about terrorist threats and all the other stresses we are facing. How can we lift ourselves out of the doldrums? Worship God! Read the psalms. Remember everything that God has already done in your life and thank Him for it.
PRAYER: Father God, thank You for loving us and for caring for us. Lord, help us to remember Your glory and Your majesty rather than worrying about our situations. In the mighty and precious Name of King Jesus. Amen.
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