Psalm 75

For the director of music. To the tune of "Do Not Destroy." A psalm of Asaph. A song.

1 We give thanks to you, O God,
we give thanks, for your Name is near;
men tell of your wonderful deeds.

2 You say, "I choose the appointed time;
it is I who judge uprightly.

3 When the earth and all its people quake,
it is I who hold its pillars firm.
Selah

4 To the arrogant I say, 'Boast no more,'
and to the wicked, 'Do not lift up your horns.

5 Do not lift your horns against heaven;
do not speak with outstretched neck.' "

6 No one from the east or the west
or from the desert can exalt a man.

7 But it is God who judges:
He brings one down, he exalts another.

8 In the hand of the LORD is a cup
full of foaming wine mixed with spices;
he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth
drink it down to its very dregs.

9 As for me, I will declare this forever;
I will sing praise to the God of Jacob.

10 I will cut off the horns of all the wicked,
but the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

As I grow older in age and begin to see more things in life, I have no choice but to come to a sad conclusion: some people in this world are just NOT nice.

Though I've not experienced any major betrayals, backstabbings, etc, I've seen people abusing their authority; cutting you down with words at every opportunity; flaunting their ranks; hurling vulgarities every few seconds; manipulating your feelings and actions deliberately.

But does that mean we, Christians, hit back at them somehow?

No. I think the correct response is to trust that God is in control. God will bring about His judgement upon all of our deeds in His appointed time, just like what the psalmist described in Psalm 75:2. "I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly."


My personal response is to learn to love the people who have done wrong against me. Easier said than done. But at least if I can't bring myself to love them, I must choose to forgive them and not hold any grudges. Secondly, I need to always seek the Holy Spirit and check if my thoughts and actions are acceptable before Him. My deeds too, are subjected to God's judgement.



Things to ponder
1. Can you elaborate on one or two incidents whereby you really felt that the other party did something wrong against you?
2. What was your response towards them at that time?
3. Pray a prayer to forgive the parties involved. Speak words of blessings.
4. Pray also for yourself to have the desire to have thoughts and actions that are acceptable before the Lord.