The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in Psalm 9:4a,
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"You have upheld my right and my cause..."
In this psalm David acknowledges the Lord's favor in his life. As the righteous judge, the Lord upholds David's "right" and "cause". Because of this, David's enemies turn back and stumble before the Lord, verse 3.
We understand that because our Lord is a Lord of justice, all will receive their due from him. In verse 16 we read, "The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands." However, what cannot be missed is David's appreciation for the Lord's care and concern for him. This care and concern is evidenced in the Lord upholding David's cause.
We, likewise, acknowledge the Lord in his upholding our cause. I often think of the lack of grounds for this in my own life and it draws me to a deep appreciation for what we call the Lord's grace toward us. There is certainly nothing within me, from my perspective, that would warrant the Lord favoring me, upholding my cause. Yet I read in Romans 8:28, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
God works for our good! Nothing I earned, nothing I merit, nothing that is due me! For an inexplicable reason, apart from the loving heart of our wonderful God, he lavishes his grace on us! He sent his Son to die a miserable death for us! He has made us his children, providing us a place at his table! He has given us the Holy Spirit as a comforter and companion! He has made a new creation of us! He has brought us a wonderful and exciting hope in the resurrection!
Astonishing is the grace of our wonderful God which he has so freely given us!
In this psalm David acknowledges the Lord's favor in his life. As the righteous judge, the Lord upholds David's "right" and "cause". Because of this, David's enemies turn back and stumble before the Lord, verse 3.
We understand that because our Lord is a Lord of justice, all will receive their due from him. In verse 16 we read, "The Lord is known by his justice; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands." However, what cannot be missed is David's appreciation for the Lord's care and concern for him. This care and concern is evidenced in the Lord upholding David's cause.
We, likewise, acknowledge the Lord in his upholding our cause. I often think of the lack of grounds for this in my own life and it draws me to a deep appreciation for what we call the Lord's grace toward us. There is certainly nothing within me, from my perspective, that would warrant the Lord favoring me, upholding my cause. Yet I read in Romans 8:28, "We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."
God works for our good! Nothing I earned, nothing I merit, nothing that is due me! For an inexplicable reason, apart from the loving heart of our wonderful God, he lavishes his grace on us! He sent his Son to die a miserable death for us! He has made us his children, providing us a place at his table! He has given us the Holy Spirit as a comforter and companion! He has made a new creation of us! He has brought us a wonderful and exciting hope in the resurrection!
Astonishing is the grace of our wonderful God which he has so freely given us!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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