"Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law." Psalms 119:18 (KJV)
Daily Devotion in Psalm 75
Daily Nugget:
Asaph had learned from Israel’s history that the nation should be grateful for all God had done for and to them (“wondrous works declare” — Psalm 75:1). However, God’s work on Earth is not finished.
When Jesus comes again, things will be much different! He will:
- Judge uprightly (Psalm 75:2). We have not seen righteous judgment for along time, if ever. God's Word, the measuring gauge for righteousness, has been tossed aside, so proper behavior is not even recognized. Those “judging” are biased by their philosophies and opinions. “Right” is whatever they believe it to be, but usually not aligned with God’s commandments.
- Eventually, create a New Earth, and all creations and reminders of sinful man will be dissolved (Psalm 75:3).
“Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” II Peter 3:13
“And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.” Revelation 21:1
- Deal with the ungodly (and their man-made, “good works” religions, if “horns” refers to the beliefs that man has devised) (Psalm 75:4-5).
- Reward or punish those as He sees fit (Psalm 75:7-8).
With all God has done and will do for His people, we must always be thankful. Can you imagine what this world would be like without Him and His incredible help and guidance?
Today’s Thought:
“You may juggle human laws. You may fool with human courts, but there is a judgment to come, and from it, there is no appeal.” — Gifford
Words to Understand:
Altaschith: most likely another song’s melody that this Psalm should be put to
Asaph: a musician
Today’s Reading:
Psalm 75
1 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, A Psalm or Song of Asaph. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare.
2 When I shall receive the congregation I will judge uprightly.
3 The earth and all the inhabitants thereof are dissolved: I bear up the pillars of it. Selah.
4 I said unto the fools, Deal not foolishly: and to the wicked, Lift not up the horn:
5 Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.
6 ¶ For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south.
7 But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another.
8 For in the hand of the LORD there is a cup, and the wine is red; it is full of mixture; and he poureth out of the same: but the dregs thereof, all the wicked of the earth shall wring them out, and drink them.
9 But I will declare for ever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob.
10 All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.