Pastor’s Bible Reading Schedule:
Psalm 51-53
David began Psalm 52 with a question of accusation, Why do you boast of evil? Criticizing his enemy Doeg, the leader of Saul’s men, he lamented, Why do you boast all day long? His foe, mighty in doing evil, bragged about his constant rebellion against truth and right. But he was a disgrace in the eyes of God, David declared – an embarrassment to heaven, a violation of everything God desired. Rebuking the depravity of his opponent, David chided, Your tongue plots destruction. He was conspiring and organizing harm to destroy others. Full of perversity, Doeg’s mouth was like a sharpened razor, cutting, penetrating, and killing. His words were consistent with his deceitful practices.
The reality of the problem, David said, was his wicked heart: You love evil rather than good, falsehood rather than speaking the truth. His sense of morality was wrong. His affections were corrupt and twisted by his depravity. He loved what he should hate and hated what he should love. Thus, his words were deceitful.
David pronounced the ultimate destruction of God upon his arrogant enemy. He declared, God will bring you down to everlasting ruin. This would be a just punishment for his ruthless dealings. Death would remove him forever. So devastating would his destruction be that the righteous would see it and be motivated to fear God. The godly would laugh in derision at the absurdity that anyone would oppose God’s will. In contrast to Doeg, David’s faith was in God. He was like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God, meaning his faith was growing. Expressing his reliance on God’s grace, David vowed that he would praise God forever for his many exploits and hope in God’s name. God’s name represents the sum total of all God’s holy attributes. Repeating his vow, David determined, I will praise you in the presence of your saints.
Prayer Requests:
Personal
- Lord, please help me to stand firm in the midst of a wicked and perverse world.
- Lord, please help me to be gracious but firm with those who disparage your name.
- Lord, please help me to stand in awe of your power, Person, and program.
Political
- Senator Paul Wojno – District 009 – Warren
- Representative Douglas Wozniak – District 036 – Romeo
- Representative Tenisha Yancey – District 001 – Harper Woods