Psalms 98 - Judge the Earth

7 Let the sea, everything in it,
the world, and those who live in it roar like thunder.
8 Let the rivers clap their hands
and the mountains sing joyfully
9 in the Lord's presence
because he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with justice
and its people with fairness.
Psalms 98:7-9 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Why does the creation of God rejoice when God is coming to judge the world? Surely they will rejoice just like Christians do, as the earth has been violated by people who don't care. The whole earth is going into destruction. When Christ comes, "He will judge the whole world with justice and its people with fairness." Isn't that something to rejoice?


Dear Lord,
I always long for Your coming again for those who called upon Your name. Sometimes I feel that I can't wait anymore. Yet You have sustained me day after day, month after month, and year after year. I wish to see You soon to bring justice as You have promised.
Teach me Lord, to know how to speak the right words that will not offend anyone. Thank You Lord, that I don't have to watch my words when I speak to You. Thank You that I can come to You just as I am, and not pretending to be someone else.
Praise You in Your gracious name. Amen.

Psalms 82 - He Will Judge the Earth

8 Arise, O God!
Judge the earth, because all the nations belong to you.
Psalms 82:8 (GW)

Reflection of B:

I have been watching the detective TV series recently. As I watched, I could understand why two of the characters took law into their hands to punish the law breakers. The reason is that the law of the land may not be able to pin down the culprits due to lack of 'evidence' even though you are sure who the culprits or murders are. The sense of injustice prevails and makes me somewhat agitated when the culprits run loose.

Yes, we are living in an imperfect world that is full of sins and lawlessness. Human laws are limited in bringing justice to the world. But we know that there is a judgment day fixed by God. He judges the world and brings about justice and peace forever one day. For the nation belongs to Him.


Dear Lord,
Though I am saddened that injustice seems to be prevailing, yet, I thank You that You have promised to repay people for what they did. You will reign. Praise You.
Amen.

Psalms 75 and 76 - Right Time Right Judgment

1 For the choir director; al tashcheth; a psalm by Asaph; a song.
We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks.
You are present, and your miracles confirm that.
2 When I choose the right time,
I will judge fairly.
Psalms 75:1-2 (GW)

7 You alone must be feared!
Who can stand in your presence when you become angry?
8 From heaven you announced a verdict.
The earth was fearful and silent
9 when you rose to judge, O God,
when you rose to save every oppressed person on earth.
Psalms 76:7-9 (GW)

Reflection of B:

Judgment has its timing though often we thought that God is slow in judging the wicked. God is gracious in wanting the wicked to repent, but surely He will judge when the time is right.

Dear Lord,
Teach me to be patient to see Your justice being done for those who are unjustly treated. I pray that You will come quickly as You have said in Revelation.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.