Psalm 81 - God's Way, The Best Way, Psalm 82 - Judges

 

Psalm 81 – God’s Way, the Best Way

 

Asaph gave the Israelites two reasons for sharing: Obedience and God’s gratitude for all that God had done for them. It is good to set aside special times to meditate on the work of the Lord in your life.

In spite of all that God did for His people, they would not listen to His Word or do His will. One of God’s most painful judgments is to permit you to have your own way. For a time, you enjoy it; then you learn how much you have missed.

Had they obeyed, they would have experienced victory instead of defeat. Fullness instead of emptiness, and the best instead of the worst. They could have looked back with rejoicing, but instead they had to remember with regret.

The things that might have been will be if today you let the Master have His way.

 

 

Psalm 82 – Judges

 

The Lord stands as Judge and indicts the human judges for their failure to defend the poor and needy and condemn the wicked. Their partiality made a farce out of the legal system God ordained for Israel. (Lev. 19:15)

The foundations for peace and order in society are righteousness and justice. (Psalm 89:14). Whether in the home, church, or government, abandoning righteousness and justice makes the very foundations tremble and brings darkness where there should be light.

The human judges are called “gods” because the Hebrew word Elohim means “mighty ones”. Leadership is a serious thing, for leaders stand in the place of God and will one day answer to Him. The selfish judges may have their days of pleasure, but one day they will die, and then what? The judges will be judged righteously by the Judge of all the earth, and there will be no escape.

 

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J. Vernon McGee Commentary and Nelson’s Quick Reference Commentary.

Dr. David Jeremiah.