Day 13: Divine Acceleration (Psalm 9:1-6, Matthew 10:32-11:15, Genesis 27:1-28:22)

Day 13: Divine Acceleration (Psalm 9:1-6, Matthew 10:32-11:15, Genesis 27:1-28:22): Day 13: Divine Acceleration (Psalm 9:1-6, Matthew 10:32-11:15, Genesis 27:1-28:22) - 

Psalm 9:1-6

For the director of music. To the tune of “The Death of the Son.” A psalm of David.

  1 I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
   I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
  2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
   I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

  3 My enemies turn back;
   they stumble and perish before you.
  4 For you have upheld my right and my cause,
   sitting enthroned as the righteous judge.
  5 You have rebuked the nations and destroyed the wicked;
   you have blotted out their name for ever and ever.
  6 Endless ruin has overtaken my enemies,
   you have uprooted their cities;
   even the memory of them has perished.

Psalm Commentary

Expect opposition

Acceleration may lead to increased opposition. The higher the profile you have, the more criticism you can expect. God’s people have always faced opposition. David faced many ‘enemies’ (Psalm 9:3–6). Opposition and enmity is extremely painful and difficult. However, in Christ you are promised that ultimately you will overcome.

We see a foretaste of this in the psalm for today. David praises God for the victory: ‘I will praise you, O Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you; I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High. My enemies turn back…’ (vv.1–3).

We still live in a hostile world. Jesus warned, ‘Don’t think I’ve come to make life cosy’ (Matthew 10:34, MSG). Jesus is saying, ‘Don’t be surprised by opposition.’

Be peacemakers (5:9,38–48). You are called to break the cycle of retaliation. Nevertheless, opposition may come even from those who are very close to you (10:34–36).

Millions of followers of Jesus around the world are facing physical persecution today simply because of what they believe. Some face opposition, repression and discrimination from governments at a local or national level.

You may not face opposition like this in your life, but you should expect some opposition – whether from the media, friends and family who do not understand your faith, or work colleagues who disagree with what you stand for.

Prayer

Lord, in the face of opposition, I will praise you with all my heart. I will tell of all your wonders. I will be glad and rejoice in you (Psalm 9:1–2a).

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