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Observations from today’s readings and today’s S-WOD, Sunday, 10 March 2024:
Psalm 10:1 – Why, O Lord, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?
The Psalms are very honest prayers, designed to show us how to pray. God wants us to be honest with Him. Tell Him how you really feel, and trust Him with your transparency.
Psalm 10:2, 3 – In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord.
How many businesses and business practices take advantage of the poor and ignorant? How many get rich, not from producing anything new, but from taking advantage or exploiting the weaknesses, insecurities, and temptations of others? God knows. A Christian should never work in an industry that exploits. By the way, for those of you who support the lottery systems, consider that “households making less than $28,000 a year are dishing out $600 a year on lotteries.” Lotteries are an example of a business that exploits the ignorant and the poor.
Psalm 10:4 – In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”
Unbelievers have a pride and arrogance problem. Those who sin (ignoring God at the moment) have a pride and arrogance problem too which exposes itself in certain circumstance but may otherwise be hidden. What is at the root of your sin?
Psalm 10:6 – He says in his heart, “I shall not be moved; throughout all generations I shall not meet adversity.”
The prideful are blind to the truth and cannot see the inevitable consequences of their decisions. The prideful have an inability to admit their faults and will intentionally, though often subconsciously, filter out any information that does not validate their position, beliefs, and behavior. They often respond emotionally to critique in order to avoid reasoned contemplation.
Psalm 10:16 – The Lord is king forever and ever; the nations perish from his land.
Be careful not to lose your perspective in patriotism. God is King, nations come and go. You are an ambassador of The Kingdom of God, representing Jesus in a foreign land. Your message to the nation is the Gospel. While others are pointing to certain leaders or political parties for national ‘salvation’, make sure you are point to Jesus. The Christian is the most faithful citizen and true patriot.
“Cross” Fit S-WOD (Spiritual Workout of the Day) – 10 March 2024: Claim your identity in Christ and rest upon His sufficiency. Abide in His love and enjoy Him.
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