Rise Up, O God!

Partners in a New Creation God Delivers and Restores God Foretells Destruction Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)    Psalm 74:10-23 New International Version 10 How long will the enemy mock you, God?     Will the foe revile your name forever? 11 Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?     Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them! 12 But God is my King from long ago;     he brings salvation to the earth. 13 It was you who split open the sea by your power;     you broke the heads of the monster in the waters. 14 It was you who crushed the heads of Leviathan     and gave them as food to the creatures of the desert. 15 It was you who opened up springs and streams;     you dried up the ever-flowing rivers. 16 The day is yours, and yours also the night;     you established the sun and moon. 17 It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth;     you made both summer and winter. 18 Remember how the enemy has mocked you, Lord,     how foolish people have reviled your name. 19 Do not hand over the life of your dove to wild beasts;     do not forget the lives of your afflicted people forever. 20 Have regard for your covenant     because haunts of violence fill the dark places of the land. 21 Do not let the oppressed retreat in disgrace;     may the poor and needy praise your name. 22 Rise up, O God, and defend your cause;     remember how fools mock you all day long. 23 Do not ignore the clamor of your adversaries,     the uproar of your enemies, which rises continually. For Reflection Don't you also feel like the Psalmist?  So many of God's enemies have arisen. We are plagued by "I" vs. "Our." Where are those who sacrifice themselves for the common good? Even those who call themselves Christian have turned Your word against you.  Has nothing changed since David? Pray Pray so that you remain in the Spirit of grace. Pray and remember that these days of fear and rebuke will pass. The time will come when the name of the Lord will b exalted. Pray that until then, we who place our trust in God will work for justice and peace and never give up hope. Forward to a friend Sign up for our mailing list!