LORD,
LIFT UP YOUR HAND Wednesday February
10, 2016
Text:
Psalm 10:12 – 18 Memory verse: v
12
God is perfectly acquainted with the
words and works; both of the righteous and the wicked, and in due time will
appear and render to all according to their words and works. Here the Psalmist
speaks with astonishment, at the wickedness of the wicked, and at the patience
and forbearance of God. “Arise, O Lord! O God, lift up your hand (10:12)” is a
call for vindication and deliverance. The Psalmist might have suffered so much
wickedness from people and it seems his prayers/appeal for help didn’t come. The
poor, afflicted, persecuted, or tempted believer should understand that Satan
is the prince of this world, and that he is the father of all the ungodly. The
children of God cannot expect kindness, truth, or justice from such a person.
The Psalmist prayed that God should
punish the wicked for their wickedness (10:15) and then expressed his
confidence in the abilities of God to hear the prayers of the humble and to do
justice for the oppressed so that the oppressors will no longer oppress (10:16–18).
Are you currently under oppression of the wicked? Call on God to arise so that
your enemies will scatter. He may seem to be delaying but surely His hands will
be lifted against them for His namesake and for your faith and confidence in
Him. As you go out today, trust God to lift up His hands soon and very soon in
your favour.
Food
for Thought:
Micah 5:9
Prayer: Lord, lift your hands up against my enemies and turn their hearts to know and fear you in Jesus name.
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