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Psalm 94

Inspired to write comments on a few verses from Psalm 94!

"Rise up, Judge of the earth; pay back to the proud what they deserve" (Psalm 94:2). God opposes the proud and gives grace to the humble. It is wise to remain humble, even when tempted to display our achievements in this wicked world. To avoid God's anger, we must choose humility. "They crush Your people, Lord; they oppress Your inheritance" (Psalm 94:5). Will God remain silent as His inheritance is crushed and His people suffer? No, He is the righteous Judge who will defend His people and advocate for them. "They say, 'The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice'" (Psalm 94:7). But God sees everything that happens on earth. The wicked and the righteous are under His watchful eye, and no one can escape His notice. "The Lord knows all human plans; He knows that they are futile" (Psalm 94:11). Our plans, whether short-term or long-term, are futile before God. We often fail to understand that only God's will and thoughts will be established on earth and in us. Who are we before God, that He is so mindful of us? It is better to surrender our plans to Him and remain quiet. "Blessed is the one you discipline, Lord, the one you teach from your law" (Psalm 94:12). If you are experiencing God's discipline, rejoice! Though it may seem painful, the Bible says we are blessed. People may pity you during your sufferings, but remember, you are more blessed than they are! "For the Lord will not reject His people; He will never forsake His inheritance" (Psalm 94:14). God reiterates that He will never reject His people or forsake His inheritance, even when the wicked oppress them. "Unless the Lord had given me help, I would soon have dwelt in the silence of death" (Psalm 94:17). Without God's intervention, we could have perished in our sorrows and sufferings. Yet, God came to our rescue. He never abandons His children. He will always prove to the wicked and to your enemies that He is the righteous Judge and the great Helper, and we will not perish. "When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy" (Psalm 94:19). Anxiety weighs us down, whether for small or great things, but God is our rescuer. He consoles us and fills us with joy. Just as He did for the psalmist, He will do the same for you, who are washed by His blood, redeemed, and called His own. God will surely act on your behalf.

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