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Scripture
Psalm 14:5-7
5 But there they are, overwhelmed with dread, for God is present in the company of the righteous.6 You evildoers frustrate the plans of the poor, but the Lord is their refuge.
7 Oh, that salvation for Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord restores his people, let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad!
- New International Version
5 Terror will grip them, for God is with those who obey him.6 The wicked frustrate the plans of the oppressed, but the Lord will protect his people.
7 Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
- New Living Translation
Observation
Although it’s unconfirmed exactly what Saul was facing when this Psalm was written, it’s clear he felt oppressed and/or opposed by unbelievers.
Understanding
The message is clear…
- God is with those who obey Him
- The Lord will protect His people
- The Lord restores His people
And the third (verse 7) is my favorite…
7 Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When the Lord restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice.
It’s not a matter of if God will restore, but when; and we are reminded throughout Psalms that we serve a God who restores, who draws near, who heals, who rescues.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed. - Psalm 34:18
The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health. - Psalm 41:3
Who will come from Mount Zion to rescue Israel? When God restores his people, Jacob will shout with joy, and Israel will rejoice. - Psalm 53:6
And, if we believe that our God is unchanging, the same yesterday, today and forever more, then it’s safe to say, we still serve a God of restoration today.
Life Application
God is the great restorer.
Restorer of relationships, hearts, people.
Restoration can take many looks – healing, the righting of wrongs, forgiveness, being made whole, providing peace – all of which we need today.
May we cry out like David for the restoration we desire and need today – in our families, in our nation, in the hearts of those we love.
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