We thank you, O God! We give thanks because you are near. People everywhere tell of your wonderful deeds. God says, "At the time I have planned, I will bring justice against the wicked. When the earth quakes and its people live in turmoil, I am the one who keeps its foundations firm.
"I warned the proud, 'Stop your boasting!' I told the wicked, 'Don't raise your fists! Don't raise your fists in defiance at the heavens or speak such arrogance.' " For no one on earth-from east to west, or even from the wilderness-should raise a defiant fist. It is God alone who judges; he decides who will rise and who will fall. For the Lord hold a cup in his hand that is full of foaming wine mixed with spices. He pours out the wine in judgement, and all the wicked must drink it, draining it to the dregs.
But as for me, I will always proclaim what God has done; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob. For God says,"I will break the strength of the wicked, but I will increase the power of the godly."
Asaph praises God in verse 1 and explains that God is the one in control of all things in verse 3. He is proclaiming the future judgement of the wicked at the hand of God. For God is the one true Judge. Asaph ends this psalm with praise. He says that as for him, he is going to proclaim the things God has done, sharing God's love and power with all. If you were Asaph, seeing all the wickedness itn the world, which happens not only to be the case for Asaph then but also for us now, how would you respond, in silence continuing on with you life or proclaiming God's love and mercy as well as the wonderful things He has done for you and around you?
Power Verse:
A man's steps are directed by the Lord. --Proverbs 20:24
Thought for the Day:
In this live we will encounter hurts and trials that we will not be able to change; we are just going to have to let them change us. --Ron Lee Davis
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