Psalm 9:1-2 NLT “I will praise you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all the marvelous things you have done.
I will be filled with joy because of you. I will sing praises to your name, O Most High.”
Psalm 9:7-10 NLT “But the Lord reigns forever, executing judgment from his throne. He will judge the world with justice and rule the nations with fairness.
The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O Lord, do not abandon those who search for you.”
Psalm 9:15-20 NLT “The nations have fallen into the pit they dug for others. Their feet have been caught in the trap they set.
The Lord is known for justice. The wicked are trapped by their own deeds.
The wicked will go down to the grave. This is the fate of all the nations who ignore God.
But the needy will not be ignored forever; the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed,
Arise, O Lord! Do not let mere mortals defy you! Judge the nations!
Make them tremble in fear, O Lord. Let the nations know they are merely human.”
I don’t know about you but the verses in this chapter bring much comfort. First, we are told time and again not to worry, not to look at the ravages of our earth, not to fear those who oppress and oppose! Why? Because our Lord is always with us! He is near to the brokenhearted, the downtrodden, the tired, and the weary.
Secondly, the Bible speaks specifically about rulers, ruling nations, the government that God allows, the trials, the deceit, the power over the poor, and the power of joined forces, good or bad. Ultimately, God’s judgment upon the nations of the world!
We, Gods children, are not to question the ways in which the world is heading because we know God has a plan. We are governed to trust in his sovereign plan, resting in the knowledge of his love, protection and provision.
He tells us the hopes of the poor will not always be crushed! Rise, up and be loud, and proud of our heritage within him!
We need not fear the next president, even if we tread with trepidation and dread of what could be another four years of what we’ve just suffered. But, trusting that what God allows is lining all the players up for his ultimate purpose. We, God’s children, are the recipients of his ultimate purpose. 🥰
Fear not, for God holds the world in his hands, and He holds you as well! ❤️
By this be blessed 😌
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