Psalm 7-9 Just In Time Again, Father

God’s timing is perfect as always.  My commentary divided chapter seven into four sections, entitled: “Other People Judge Us Wrongly, We Judge Ourselves Honestly, God Judges Sinners Righteously, and Sin Itself Judges Sinners Ultimately”. 

For a week now, someone who hasn’t known me long at all has accused me falsely.  It sickened me that they have ascribed motives to my actions that are wrong.  I was on the cusp of attacking back, but God gave me His Word yesterday morning.  I decided to let this sit for a day before posting. 

My commentary said, “When today people falsely accuse us and create problems for us, we should follow David’s example and find refuge in the Lord.  But let’s be sure that we are suffering wrongfully and not because of our own foolishness or disobedience.  David affirmed his integrity before the Lord and asked the Supreme Judge to vindicate him because his hands were clean.  David wasn’t claiming to be sinless; he was stating that he was blameless in his motives and actions … he knew that his hands were pure … How important it is that we are open and honest with both our Lord and ourselves … David didn’t take the situation into his own hands; rather, he turned [it] over to the Lord.  Only God’s holy anger could truly vindicate David … ‘Let the Lord try me and prove to all that I am innocent!’”

Father God, You know the truth.  I know what You originally called me to do, and unfortunately, Satan is trying to halt those plans by striking fear in hearts.  I’ll keep on and let You defend me, for I know I’ve heart from You and that I’m doing exactly what You called me to do.  

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford