Date: 29th October 2020
Psalm 79 is about the collapse of society, social, religious
and political ruin in ancient Israel. Jerusalem was invaded and destroyed. God’s
people were unfaithful and disobeyed God’s laws. Many of us have not
experienced such a disaster but one can draw similarities with some areas of our
current society. Many brothers and sisters live in fear and have no freedom to
worship. The Open Doors website says 260 million Christians are persecuted. No
different from the time this Psalm was written, not many people fear God
(including Christians), many have disregarded God and His ways. The line
between sin and righteousness is blurred. Everyone wants to be politically
correct- leave them alone as long as they are happy. Even the most fundamental aspect
of what God intended a family to be has redefined. We live in a society where
movies and Tv shows use our Lord’s name in vain and some even mock God.
As Asaph was facing this trial, he pours out his plea: “Help
us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and atone
for our sins, for your name’s sake!” In spite of the turmoil and violence
around him, Asaph turns to God in prayer and trusting that He will be faithful.
When we are faced with trials or the brokenness of the world has moved our
hearts to lament, we must seek the Lord and desire His Presence. Turn to God in
prayer and pray for God to be glorified in all nations. In the Lord’s prayer, Jesus
taught us to pray, “Your kingdom come” (Luke 11:2),
and this reminds us that the world we live in needs the refreshing goodness and
wholeness of God’s kingdom. As we recognize that the world is profoundly
broken, we know that its ultimate healing will occur only when the fullness of
God’s kingdom has finally come. Until that day comes, we must continue to be
ambassadors for Christ. To be salt and light, to show His love and grace in us
and through us. As God’s people, we know that a new heaven and a new earth
awaits us where we will live for eternity. Regardless of the situation, we
continue to praise him and remain confident of His grace and mercy (v.13).
Prayer
Lord, the pain of life in this broken world leads us to cry
out to you for help. Lord, heal our hurts. Lord, bring your kingdom. Even when
things seems to be falling apart, Lord, be our peace. Give us wisdom to carry
on glorifying Your Name in our workplace and our society. In Jesus’ name we
pray. Amen.
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