Battlefields Today
The Lord is my refuge.
How can you say to me,
Fly away like a bird.
To your mountain safely flee.
The wicked bend their bows.
Their arrows are now set.
They shoot from the shadows.
The upright in heart they threat.
Look at our foundations.
They are being destroyed.
What can the righteous do?
What defense have they employed?
In His holy temple,
On His heavenly throne,
The Lord observes all men.
His eyes examine His own.
The Lord can see all men.
He hates the wicked ones.
Those who love violence
Will never be called His sons.
On the wicked He will rain
Fiery coals and sulfur.
Scorching winds will be their lot.
They will hurt and suffer.
For the Lord is righteous.
Justice and truth He loves.
Upright men will see Him.
His face will shine above.
(Based on Psalm 11)
Our world is under attack and we are in the midst of battlefields. Hostile fire can send us scattering for cover when we are threatened. God sees the battle. He observes the threats of nations and will punish the wicked, for He is righteous and loves truth and justice. We are to take comfort and rest in Him because He see us and he knows what is fair and right. Let us face our battles with God. He is on His throne watching over the whole earth and HIs eyes are searching for the heart of each man. He sees evil and He sees good. Will you be found faithful?
Today’s headlines cause us to seek God, obey His commandments and turn to faith. We pray for those affected by the conflict, for their protection, for wisdom for the leaders, and for peace. May we look to Jesus and His saving grace. God is sovereign and even the actions of the nations are ultimately in His hands.
