Psalm 129 - 8.18.2023
Scripture - Pick one verse that stood out to you.
Psalm 129:2-4
“they have greatly oppressed me from my youth,
but they have not gained the victory over me.
Plowmen have plowed my back
and made their furrows long.
But the Lord is righteous;
he has cut me free from the cords of the wicked.”
Observation - What about this verse stands out to you?
A song about long-suffering. Evil people had caused Israel to endure pain but the Lord freed them. And the folks who hated God’s people, well it was requested that God would wither them away.
Application - How will you apply this to your life?
I am surrounded by wicked people. I am introduced to their cars every day while I drive to work. Or I watch the news, or get updates from my wife through various media outlets and it leaves me feeling so angry and upset with all the evil out there. But seriously Lord, there are some wicked people out there actively trying to undermine You and Your people. Researching into some of these giant not for profit “charity” conglomerates and finding out about their origins, founders, and what they actually stand for etc. makes me want to truly cringe. And then there are the groups that overtly come against your people- the politicians, the you-know-who worshippers, and the like. Lord, I thank you for this verse of hope this morning.
Prayer - Write out a prayer.
I sometimes feel like I live in a state and country that is run by people who are against you, Lord. While I may not know what true oppression feels like, which I am grateful for Lord, I do feel a greater sense of pressure from the other side. My prayer this morning Lord is that I am covered by Your hope – that the cords of the wicked will never be, and if necessary we would be cut free. I pray this morning Lord that Your peace would be over me and that my response would not be anger but hope in the face of the wicked. May my hope be in You today and forever. Thank You for Your righteousness. Thank You for You God.
In the name of Jesus do I pray, amen.
-kenneth lee
