Times Don't Change That Much

This Psalm of David (from Sunday's reading) gave me some hope and I wanted to share it with you.  Sometimes we get to thinking, with all the crazy stuff going on in our world, that we are the worst generation - I think every generation thinks that about the one that comes after it anyway.  Take comfort in the realization that sin has always been present and that God always knows what's happening.

Help, Lord, for no one is faithful anymore; those who are loyal have vanished from the human race.
2 Everyone lies to their neighbor; they flatter with their lips but harbor deception in their hearts.
3 May the Lord silence all flattering lips and every boastful tongue—
4 those who say, “By our tongues we will prevail; our own lips will defend us—who is lord over us?”
5 “Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,” says the Lord.
    “I will protect them from those who malign them.”
6 And the words of the Lord are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold refined seven
    times.
7 You, Lord, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked,
8 who freely strut about when what is vile is honored by the human race.

If you watch much news you may get to feeling like David in this Psalm, no one is faithful, the loyal have vanished from the human race.

We have exchanged the truth for a series of lies - no matter what they are, lies have become the new truth.  And the poor, whether that be poor financially, poor spiritually, poor morally, physically, ethically or those who are poor when it comes to willpower or independence are exploited.

But take heart, because the Lord will keep the needy safe and protect us from the wicked.

Wait, is that our experience?  Are the needy cared for and the wicked put in their place?  Not usually... So how can this be true?  It's true because God invites His people to join Him in caring for the needy and standing up to the wicked.

Tell the truth and live a generous life, in this way the Lord will protect us from the wicked and keep the needy safe.

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