O Lord, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear to do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, so that man who is of the earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 10:17-18 – When we begin this psalm, we get a pretty hopeless image for the helpless. Those that oppressed them, the wicked, seemed to have everything going for them. The wicked are prospering in everything they do, they are seeing reward for all their evil deeds, and it just appears as if God is blind to their evil for no punishment seems to find its way to them. This psalm though is a beautiful reminder to not just accept the surface layers as the truth. Yes it may appear this way, but God is not like how the wicked speak of Him in this psalm. The Lord hears the heart song of those being oppressed by the wicked and the Lord stands for justice. He strengthens those that have no one and comes to the aid of those in need of help. And for those who strike terror on the earth…they will be no more. This evil will find its punishment and those that brought terror to the fatherless and oppressed will fade like dust in the wind. If you find yourself right now in a place of helplessness know the Lord is present and He is aware of your situation. He not only hears your cries, He hears the words of the wicked around you. He also is not a God who remains still when His children are being oppressed. Trust in the Lord and wait on the Lord. He will come through for you and you will come through this. You are never hopeless if you place your hope in Jesus. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2965
Question To Ponder: Why might the wicked find success for so long when the Lord despises their actions?
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