"Oh, let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but establish the just; for the righteous God tests the hearts and minds....Behold, the wicked brings forth iniquity....His trouble shall return upon his own head....The Lord shall be a refuge (literally, 'secure height') for the oppressed, a refuge in the times of trouble." (Psalms 7:9, 16; 9:9)
I prayed the Psalm 7 passages for our government this morning. I pray Psalm 9:9 be written in our hearts and minds today.
I would suggest that we pray the Psalm 7 passages regularly. I prayed it for the media, Hollywood, government, indeed all aspects of our culture. You can just not pray a more effective prayer for what is now going on in America, and the nations of the world.
Then there is the great promise of Psalm 9:9. Jesus is, "a secure height for the oppressed...." Whether you are, "oppressed," today or not, it is always good to know that in the Living Triune God we have, "a secure height." Keep this verse in your "go-to" repertoire. You and I who have surrendered our lives to Jesus are recipients of this marvelous security.
What is pressing in on you today? Overcoming power and strength: The Lord Jesus is our, "secure height, a refuge in the times of trouble." Dwell in that "security blanket" today.
Father, in Jesus' Name, thank You for being my, "secure height." Amen.
When Peter, an 18 year old Norwegian, "heard the call to evangelize China, on that day he not only emptied his wallet into the collection plate, but included a small note with the words, 'and my life.'"
Hebrews 12:2
Hebrews 12:2
