If you’ve been reading
along with me, we’ve covered 1,523 verses by the end of Psalm 99. We’re
basically two-thirds through with Psalms. Today’s section, Psalms 94-99 is full
of beautiful praises to God who has been faithful.
Psalm 94:6-7 describes
the wicked who are foolish enough to think they’re getting away with their
crimes. “They slay the widow and the foreigner; they
murder the fatherless. They say, ‘The Lord does not see; the God of Jacob takes no notice.’” How sad
they’ll be when they find out that they’re not getting away with anything. If
they’d only read James 1:27, they would find out that God wants us to look
after widows and orphans to see that they have what they need. But they won’t
read it because they’re fools. They say God doesn’t see, but God formed the eye
(verse 9). He can surely see. The wicked are the ones who can’t see. Sad.
Psalm 97:6 reminds me of
the description of Jesus appearing in the sky so that the whole earth would know
of his second coming. “The heavens proclaim his
righteousness, and all peoples see his glory.” There will be much rejoicing
when he appears. Those caught worshiping idols will be shamed. I can just
imagine that his appearance will be bigger than most people think. We think too
small when we think of God. He’s bigger and better than our words can describe.
Psalm 99:6 reminds us
that God will answer us if we’ll call to him. “Moses
and Aaron were among his priests, Samuel was among those who called on his
name; they called on the Lord and he answered them.”
They expected a response from a righteous God, and they got one.
I
enjoyed reading these 99 psalms with you. Please continue with our selections
as we read Psalms 100 – 104 for next time. Happy reading.
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