A Defence of The Truth
February 1, 2022
Commentary
Even though the temple lay in ruins and the people were exiles in a foreign land he encouraged his soul with a defense of the truth (vv. 12-23).
- When God does not answer in the thunder and the storm. It is not because he can not but because it is to His glory to act in a gentler, but equally effective way (vv. 12-17).
- God’s people do not normally wield much power in high places. But have access to the supreme court of heaven where all power ultimately comes to rest (vv. 18-19).
- No flaws can annul God’s eternal purpose as he has promised in his Word (v. 20).
- He wants our sobs and sighs to be turned to Him in praise (v. 21).We have no reason to defend our interests in this world when the Lord is our defender (vv. 22-23).
Application
God has a purpose for everything that He allows to happen in my life whether it is good or bad. I just need to learn go be content in whatever state I’m in.
Psalms 74:13– 23 (NET)
13 You destroyed the sea by your strength; you shattered the heads of the sea monster in the water.
14 You crushed the heads of Leviathan; you fed him to the people who live along the coast.
15 You broke open the spring and the stream; you dried up perpetually flowing rivers.
16 You established the cycle of day and night; you put the moon and sun in place.
17 You set up all the boundaries of the earth; you created the cycle of summer and winter.
18 Remember how the enemy hurls insults, O Lord, and how a foolish nation blasphemes your name.
19 Do not hand the life of your dove over to a wild animal. Do not continue to disregard the lives of your oppressed people.
20 Remember your covenant promises, for the dark regions of the earth are full of places where violence rules.
21 Do not let the afflicted be turned back in shame. Let the oppressed and poor praise your name.
22 Rise up, O God. Defend your honor. Remember how fools insult you all day long.
23 Do not disregard what your enemies say, or the unceasing shouts of those who defy you.