When You Need To Remind Yourself of the Truth [Psalm 36]
Ever had to look at yourself in the mirror and remind yourself of what you know to be true? Sometimes it’s good to say that kind of stuff aloud—I know I’ve had lots of those moments these past 2 months.
In Psalm 36, David sees that the wicked continue to act with impunity, believing they are untouchable:
1 Transgression speaks to the wicked
deep in his heart;
there is no fear of God
before his eyes.
2 For he flatters himself in his own eyes
that his iniquity cannot be found out and hated.
3 The words of his mouth are trouble and deceit;
he has ceased to act wisely and do good.
4 He plots trouble while on his bed;
he sets himself in a way that is not good;
he does not reject evil.
In the face of that kind of arrogance, David reminds himself of what he knows to be true nevertheless:
5 Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
6 Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;
your judgments are like the great deep;
man and beast you save, O Lord.
Sometimes it’s good to say that kind of thing out loud.
What truth do you need to remind yourself of today?
