PSALM 9:1-20

One of the easiest sources of joy for the human mind is the downfall of an enemy. Sometimes we try quite hard to imagine what it will be like when other finally get what they deserve. Even more so when the evil is obvious. Looking through scripture we find ample warning of looming judgment and punishment threatened and realized. What a comfort … right?

In Christ, will I get what I deserve?

The final two lines of David’s psalm call on God to put fear into those deserving of punishment. Why? Because they deserve the worst that God can summon. So do I. And, so do you. David deserved a heaping dose of God’s wrath, too. Why, then, does the Holy Spirit include this in the poetry of the Hebrews?

In Christ, all things are made new

We have a saying that goes, “I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy…”. Usually we utter this when something far less momentous than eternal punishment is at stake. Why do we feel at ease hoping for (admittedly bad) folks to reap the whirlwind when they have sown the wind? Much of it comes from the flawed human heart, but some of it comes from the arrogance of playing God. We assume the role of judge, jury and executioner.

In Christ, God poured out His love for ALL people

In the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, we are commanded to take on the mind of Christ. While on earth He said He did not come to judge, but to save. God doesn’t condemn folks to hell, people condemn themselves. Our rejoicing is in a merciful God and a gracious salvation. God desires that all would be saved … but, that requires repentance. In turn, repentance requires information flowing from revelation. “This is My beloved Son I whom I am well-pleased. Listen to Him.” You tell ‘em, LORD!

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