Good morning,
Good versus evil. Righteousness versus wickedness. Does it seem that wickedness is triumphing over righteousness? It certainly seems that way. Crime is rampant. Politicians are corrupt. The justice system is biased. The church no longer stands on the firm foundation of Jesus Christ and His word.
Does the bible address these issues? Yes. Psalm 37 looks at the righteous, the wicked, and the response of believers.
PSALM 37
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. (Psalm 37:23-24)
3) God Blesses and Protects the Righteous (22-40)
For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off. 23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way. 24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand. 25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. 26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed. 27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore. 28 For the Lord loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off. 29 The righteous shall inherit the land, and dwell therein for ever. 30 The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide. 32 The wicked watcheth the righteous, and seeketh to slay him. 33 The Lord will not leave him in his hand, nor condemn him when he is judged. 34 Wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land: when the wicked are cut off, thou shalt see it. 35 I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. 36 Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found. 37 Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace. 38 But the transgressors shall be destroyed together: the end of the wicked shall be cut off. 39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble. 40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.
What an awesome God we serve!
God directs our steps, delights in our way, picks us up when we fall, upholds us with his hand, does not forsake us or leave us begging for bread, is merciful, preserves us forever, allows us to inherit the land, law of God is in our heart, steps will not slide, gives us peace, salvation, strength in time of trouble, helps us, and delivers us.
All we need to do is wait on the Lord, and keep his way, and trust in Him.
God wants to bless us. Will we let him?
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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