But the LORD abides forever; He has established His throne for judgment, and He will judge the world in righteousness; He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble, and those who know Your name will put their trust in You; for You, O LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You... For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the afflicted perish forever.
"They're going to live forever!" That's the thought that comes to our minds when someone seems to keep succeeding in their unfair, unjust and untoward ways; when it looks like wicked forces will continue with unbridled rule. But, there's a powerful reining in that takes place with the word "But" that comes at the beginning of our text, showing itself again and again throughout the Word of God, and standing strong into our tomorrows. It declares an end to wrong. David, who knew something about a wicked, persistent and seemingly enduring enemy, testifies that "they stumble and perish before God (v3), they are rebuked and destroyed by God (v5), they have their name blotted out forever by God (5b) , they come to an end in perpetual ruins before God (v6), and they are uprooted by God (6b). Again, no matter what things may look like at the present time, just remember--
"But the LORD...has established His throne for judgment... He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble... For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the afflicted perish forever." Praise His name forever! For it's true!
Here I stand, so help me God--with the oppressed, needy and afflicted! God has not forgotten them. Nor should we.
"They're going to live forever!" That's the thought that comes to our minds when someone seems to keep succeeding in their unfair, unjust and untoward ways; when it looks like wicked forces will continue with unbridled rule. But, there's a powerful reining in that takes place with the word "But" that comes at the beginning of our text, showing itself again and again throughout the Word of God, and standing strong into our tomorrows. It declares an end to wrong. David, who knew something about a wicked, persistent and seemingly enduring enemy, testifies that "they stumble and perish before God (v3), they are rebuked and destroyed by God (v5), they have their name blotted out forever by God (5b) , they come to an end in perpetual ruins before God (v6), and they are uprooted by God (6b). Again, no matter what things may look like at the present time, just remember--
"But the LORD...has established His throne for judgment... He will execute judgment for the peoples with equity. The LORD also will be a stronghold for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble... For the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the afflicted perish forever." Praise His name forever! For it's true!
Here I stand, so help me God--with the oppressed, needy and afflicted! God has not forgotten them. Nor should we.
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