Psalm 75 “But God is the Judge. He puts down one and exalts another>” Who are we to decide who God will put down and who God will lift up? I often think I know who should be exalted, and who should be chastised by God, I look at people’s actions and am often amazed that they are being blessed in one way ort another. I always have to remember that God is a righteous judge, and if He decides one should be exalted or put down, I should only rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.
Psalm 76 “There He broke the arrows of the bow, the shield and sword of battle” God siarms our enemy so that we should walk in victory. But all too often, we put the weapons right back into the enemies hands by walking back into our sinful ways. I’m tired of doing this. God has done all the work to set me free. Why do I continually want to be bound again? Why don’t I just allow God t o bring me the victory, instead of handing myself over to an enemy that has already lost all His weapons? This is the battle we face.’
Psalm 77 “Who is so great a God as our God” When we read the story of God in the Bible, we can’t help but be amazed at the wondrous works He has done, and the great victories He has brought His people. Ever since He revealed Himself to Adam in the garden, He has shown Himself by the wonders that He does. And still today, we see Him working miracles all around us. I have seen many in my own life, and the life of my children. There is no other god anywhere on this earth, who has been attributed with so many wonderful works. He is truly a great God!
Psalm 78 “Yet again and again they tempted God and limited the Holy one of Israel” By continuing in any sinful practice, I not only tempt God, but I limit Him in my own life. I tempt Him because I take advantage of His mercy, and he just keeps giving it. I limit Him because, by continuing to sin, I am saying He can’t deliver me. He is the almighty God, and can do all things. Why do I limit His influence in my life? Why not take all he wants to give me? That’s a foolish thing to do on my part.
Today’s readings are all Psalms of Asaph, and are Psalms that tell us God is all powerful and can defeat our enemies, if we will just allot Him to do so. Too often, we allow our enemy a footstool in our life, and don’t just walk away with the victory God has for us. It’s about time that I let God be God in my life!