God is Watching

Psalm 64

English Standard Version (ESV)

To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David.

64 Hear my voice, O God, in my^(A)complaint;
    preserve my life from dread of the enemy.
² Hide me from ^(B)the secret plots of the wicked,
    from the throng of evildoers,
³ who ^(C)whet their tongues like swords,
    who ^(D)aim bitter words like arrows,
⁴ shooting from ^(E)ambush at the blameless,
    shooting at him suddenly and^(F)without fear.
⁵ They ^(G)hold fast to their evil purpose;
    they talk of ^(H)laying snares secretly,
thinking, ^(I)“Who can see them?”
⁶     They search out injustice,
saying, “We have accomplished a diligent search.”
    For ^(J)the inward mind and heart of a man are deep.

^7 (K)But God shoots his arrow at them;
    they are wounded suddenly.
⁸ They are brought to ruin, with their own ^(L)tongues turned against them;
    all who ^(M)see them will ^(N)wag their heads.
⁹ Then all mankind ^(O)fears;
    they ^(P)tell what God has brought about
    and ponder what he has done.

¹⁰ Let ^(Q)the righteous one rejoice in the Lord
    and ^(R)take refuge in him!
Let all ^(S)the upright in heart exult!

(http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+64&version=ESV)

Many many times Christians are being attacked for their beliefs.  False accusations are hurled their way, sometimes even by those who claim to be Christians.  But make no mistake; God knows the hearts of each and every one of us.  He knows our intentions and He know who His enemies are.  I think this Psalm is one for us all to take to heart and to pray because we don’t even know who are enemies are but God does.  Sometimes the ones with flattery talk are also the ones that will stab you in the back without a blink of an eye.  So, we can’t hide from those enemies but God can hide us from them.  He will bring those down when the time is right and because He does, all men will know who He is.

When God brings about justice, David says that all ponder at what He has done.  Have you ever listened to the news when a disaster has occurred?  Many recognize that it was an act of God and they struggle with it.  But notice what the righteous do, they rejoice and take refuge in Him.  The righteous put all their trust in Him.  So, next time a disaster, disappointment, or struggle comes your way, take a check of your life, are you rejoicing or are you complaining and asking questions.  Take refuge in Him and give Him praise while seeking Him with all your heart.  Remember, God is at work and in due time those who have heart you will be brought to justice and His name will be glorified.

Seeking Him with all my heart,

Sheila