The Godly During the Tribulation. Psalm 12 and 13

 

Psalm 12 – The Godly during the Tribulation & Psalm 13

 

“I am the only one standing for God.” Many people develop that complex. It is not accurate, but it can happen when you see godlessness on every hand. Christians need to speak the truth. We should not say one thing to a man’s face and another thing when his back is turned. It is being two-faced.

 

Apostasy in the church is noted by pride like this. Jude says, “These are the murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage” Jude 16. In other words, those in apostasy are a bunch of liars.

 

God says, “I will set him in safety at whom they puff. I will hide him in the clefts of the rocks. I will put him in a place of safety.

The wicked boast and use flattery. But the words of the Lord are pure. That is one reason why we need to spend more time in the Word of God. It is the fortress into which God wants to put us.

 

Psalm 13 – David’s Desperate plight

 

Day after day David found himself in a desperate situation. In weariness of body and soreness of mind and heart he cries out to God. He feels that God has forsaken him. He asks, “How long will this continue?” He was afraid to go to sleep for fear his enemy would kill him. So, he asked the Lord to protect and give him sleep.

 

The enemy would rejoice if he could get to David. The rejoicing of the enemy would not only be against David but also against God, so he prays that the enemy will not get the upper hand. He knew only God could deliver him. God was his salvation.

 

Please read the chapter listed so that you can understand God’s Word better.

If you have missed any lessons, you can go to: God Plans For You at https://sherrysouthard.blogspot.com. J. Vernon McGee Commentary and New King James Bible. Nelsons Quick Reference Commentary.