# 14. 2017 Dev. God Most High! Ps. 7:8-9. Read all of Psalm seven. The purpose of these devotionals is to draw closer to God by memorizing selected passages of Scripture. Further, to view the passage in context and grow spiritually by applying His Word to our daily living with family, friends and others. All passages are taken from the NIV.
Psalm 7:8-9
“Let the Lord judge the peoples. Vindicate me, Lord, according to my righteousness, according to my integrity, O Most High. Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—you, the righteous God
who probes minds and hearts.”
David appeals to the court of heaven. He is under attack, probably by king Saul or a supporter of the king. King Saul continually pursued David but David did not raise his hand against him, even at opportune times. David takes refuge in God; “My shield is God Most High who saves…” David is completely dependent on God for his physical and spiritual well being.
“Let the Lord judge the peoples” David placed his case with God but he is not over confident about his innocence or God’s help: There are two “ifs” In this Psalm. vs. 3-4 “if I have done evil to him who is at peace with me”. David accepts the fact that he may have fallen short and would accept possible punishment. V. 12 referring to God here: “If he does not relent,” God’s grace comes into play; God will take action according to His time and according to His righteous will.
The message and prayer of this Psalm and the two verses we look at is much needed today: David appeals to God: “Bring to an end the violence of the wicked and make the righteous secure—you, the righteous God who probes minds and hearts.” Evil is attempting to overwhelm all of us here and in many places around the world but God is in control.
Whatever we are struggling with right now, know that God is in control of our physical and spiritual well being. God stands to judge all people and our faith in Christ puts us in the grace of God. May we continually pray the prayer of this Psalm and along with David we say: “I will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness and will sing praises to the name of the Lord most high”. Amen and Amen!
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