Wednesday June 14th 2017
key verse: 14
HAVE MERCY ON ME, O ETERNAL GOD
Jesus says "The Father isn't the judge of men, but he has given all decisions into the hands of the Son" (John 5:22). This psalm speaks about the judgment of the nations. Somewhere in this text there is certainly the presence of the Son.
1. The Eternal God, the judge of the nations ? (1-11)
The psalmist David enjoys in the presence of the Lord. In spite of the surronding enmity, his joy is extreme. Why ? Because he knows his God. He is his perfect protection. He is the Lord of justice so he judges the wicked. Seated on his celestial throne, God governs the world with justice. So David praysfor God to stand up for the underdogs and to be the fortress of the weak. David knows that God doesn't ever abandon his children who put their faith in Him (11).
2. Have mercy on me, O Eternal God (12-21)
The psalmist doesn't experience God's blessings only for himself but urges the people to put their faith in Him and to publish to the surrounding nations (12). When David is weakened because of the ferocity of the enemies he bows before God again to beg his mercy again. "Have mercy on me, O Lord!". The only area of interest of the psalmist is to emphasize God's glory. Maybe he thought that it's not important for himself but only so that God's name be not despised, so claims the issuance from the enemies judging them. Maybe he had the same feeling as Moses when Moses prayed for God to forgive the sin of the people so that the name of God be not despised by the enemies. The enemies turn back, trip and perish (4). The people must know that the enemies are only men (Lc 12:14).
Prayer: Lord, you are the judge of the nations. Have mercy on me so I overcome the evil, so that your magnificent name be exalted and praised among the people through my life.
A word: you are formidable however very much gracious. Thank you
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