"What does God know?” they ask.
“Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”
And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words. “What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?” Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.
If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people. So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors. When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
“Does the Most High even know what’s happening?”
Psalm 73:8-11 NLT - A Psalm of Asaph
People who haven't researched might think that David wrote all the Psalms. Who is Asaph? In 2nd Chronicles 29:30, during the rededication of the temple, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the Lord using the psalms written by David and by Asaph the seer. Hmmm - a musician and a seer. That's all to give you a little history on Asaph. The reason I bring it up - and specifically this psalm - is because of the times in which we live.
The world will always twist facts in an attempt to make Christians and Christianity look bad. Unfortunately, there are some well-known Christians in the public eye who need our prayer cover. Negative actions or the reports written about those actions do NOT CHANGE GOD and who He is; nor does it change anything about the Cross at Calvary and the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, or the leading of the Holy Spirit. However, if you were not / are not someone who looks for truth, you might read or hear a story and...well, who knows what you would think? Tokyo Rose tactics of the 21st Century. Read the whole psalm (below) to find out what Asaph had to say. It reads like a Christian commentator on the world's status today.
Psalm 73 - A Psalm of Asaph. The Word is always relevant. Read it and know the Truth, not just the facts.
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for being the strength of our hearts. Keep our hearts and minds focused to read and know Your Word, so that we will know the TRUTH. It is Your TRUTH that sets us free. May we remain faithful till the end. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
People who haven't researched might think that David wrote all the Psalms. Who is Asaph? In 2nd Chronicles 29:30, during the rededication of the temple, King Hezekiah and the officials ordered the Levites to praise the Lord using the psalms written by David and by Asaph the seer. Hmmm - a musician and a seer. That's all to give you a little history on Asaph. The reason I bring it up - and specifically this psalm - is because of the times in which we live.
The world will always twist facts in an attempt to make Christians and Christianity look bad. Unfortunately, there are some well-known Christians in the public eye who need our prayer cover. Negative actions or the reports written about those actions do NOT CHANGE GOD and who He is; nor does it change anything about the Cross at Calvary and the redemptive power of Jesus Christ, or the leading of the Holy Spirit. However, if you were not / are not someone who looks for truth, you might read or hear a story and...well, who knows what you would think? Tokyo Rose tactics of the 21st Century. Read the whole psalm (below) to find out what Asaph had to say. It reads like a Christian commentator on the world's status today.
Psalm 73 - A Psalm of Asaph. The Word is always relevant. Read it and know the Truth, not just the facts.
Prayer:
Father,
Thank You for being the strength of our hearts. Keep our hearts and minds focused to read and know Your Word, so that we will know the TRUTH. It is Your TRUTH that sets us free. May we remain faithful till the end. In Jesus' Name we pray. Amen
Reading Further - Psalm 73 - A Psalm of Asaph:
Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone. For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for! They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others. They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.
And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words. “What does God know?” they ask. “Does the Most High even know what’s happening?” Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply. Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.
If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people. So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is! Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked. Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction. In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors. When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.
Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside. I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you. Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand. You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny. Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.
Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you. But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.
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