It’s ok
Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, “God will never call us to account.” – Psalms 10: 13
Did you ever see people that seem like they are getting away with doing the wrong things in life? Maybe even some seemingly “successful” ones that you know have gained position through underhanded and even unethical methods. Still, you may know some that are always trying to get away with doing things halfway or bare minimum, yet they always seem to come out on top. When you see these things going on, it can be easy to fall into the trap and ask why does that work for them? Why do they seem to be prospering despite their evil ways of living life?
All through the scriptures, God promises that He is not overlooking the evil that is being done in the world we live it today. Even in the Psalm today, the key verse talks about mankind thinking in their heart that there is no punishment for wrongdoing. Many times, it looks like they are getting away with things simply because God wants to give them every opportunity to repent and start living their life in the godly way. He is long suffering and patient, and I am so thankful that He is because I depend on His love and kindness every day. He is patient with me and doesn’t hold my sin against me and always gives me the time I need to run to Him with a repentant heart.
As for the wicked, God has promised that without repentance, people will eventually reap what they sow. It is a law that He set in motion when He created the world. Everything produces after its own kind. Apple seeds make apples and maple trees will produce more maple trees. Good works produce good in a life and bad will eventually reap bad. If you are sowing corruption and deception, it will come back on you. This principle works either way, good or bad. When you sow love, kindness and generosity, it too will come back into your life as blessings from above. No matter how long it may look like someone is getting away with doing something wrong, they will always reap what ever they are sowing.
This Psalms also clearly shows us that it is ok to bring our doubts and fears before God. It is ok to pour out your heart to Him when you are feeling low and discouraged. When you don’t know what to do, He is there for you waiting to hear your cry for help. Even when He seems far away, in faith you can know He is close and is waiting to comfort you. Many times, when I am feeling low, I pray a simple prayer like: “Lord, thank you for sending me some encouragement today!” That’s all it takes, and He always shows up.
So today what ever you are up against, I want to encourage you to receive His patience, love and kindness by faith into your life. Remind yourself of His promises to be with you always and thank Him for the good plans He has for you today. Pour out your heart to Him and receive His comfort. Then stay close to Him throughout the day and thank Him every time you see the good, no matter how small it seems. Remember that the wicked will reap what they sow in their season so turn your attention away from what seems to be going on with them to your Father above. He is the place you will find hope and He is the One that will give you peace and joy.
Today’s scripture reading: Psalms 10
1 O Lord, why do you stand so far away? Why do you hide when I am in trouble?
2 The wicked arrogantly hunt down the poor. Let them be caught in the evil they plan for others.
3 For they brag about their evil desires; they praise the greedy and curse the Lord.
4 The wicked are too proud to seek God. They seem to think that God is dead.
5 Yet they succeed in everything they do. They do not see your punishment awaiting them. They sneer at all their enemies.
6 They think, “Nothing bad will ever happen to us! We will be free of trouble forever!”
7 Their mouths are full of cursing, lies, and threats. Trouble and evil are on the tips of their tongues.
8 They lurk in ambush in the villages, waiting to murder innocent people. They are always searching for helpless victims.
9 Like lions crouched in hiding, they wait to pounce on the helpless. Like hunters they capture the helpless and drag them away in nets.
10 Their helpless victims are crushed; they fall beneath the strength of the wicked.
11 The wicked think, “God isn’t watching us! He has closed his eyes and won’t even see what we do!”
12 Arise, O Lord! Punish the wicked, O God! Do not ignore the helpless!
13 Why do the wicked get away with despising God? They think, “God will never call us to account.”
14 But you see the trouble and grief they cause. You take note of it and punish them. The helpless put their trust in you. You defend the orphans.
15 Break the arms of these wicked, evil people! Go after them until the last one is destroyed.
16 The Lord is king forever and ever! The godless nations will vanish from the land.
17 Lord, you know the hopes of the helpless. Surely you will hear their cries and comfort them.
18 You will bring justice to the orphans and the oppressed, so mere people can no longer terrify them.
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