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Daily Devotion: Psalm 11:3-4

Psalm 11:3-4    "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?  (4)  The LORD is in his holy temple, the LORD'S throne is in heaven: his eyes behold, his eyelids try, the children of men."

We live in a time where it seems the foundations of America are crumbling.  Many different thoughts are running through my mind as I try to write this devotion.  As it is Memorial Day, I think about the multitude of wonderful men and women who gave their very lives to defend the foundation of this great land. Yes, it is still a great land.  

"He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses:  (29)  Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?" (Hebrews 10:28-29)  We hear constant cries across our land that new laws need to be written. They think the penalty of the law will deter criminals; yet, those criminals are released and back on the street before the arresting officer can even complete the paperwork. What does this have to do with our devotion and what does it have to do with the Scripture from Hebrews?  They think man's laws are the proper foundation and answer, but God has told us the root of the problem is in despising the Spirit of grace which is found through the blood of Jesus Christ. Man's laws will not stop the criminal if the fear of God does not deter.  You see, the foundations of America are being destroyed because we have turned away from God.  We do not have a weapon matter; rather, we have a heart matter.

What is the answer?  We hear it over and over, but apparently it is not being applied. We must return to God.  What can the righteous do? If I am counted as one of those righteous, then I must turn my face to the One Who is still in His holy temple and is still seated upon His throne of righteous judgment.  "For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at the upright in heart." (Psalm 11:2)  The wicked have hidden agendas as they try to promote their actions as being good.  Under the cover of sin's darkness, they are pulling the string back to shoot the arrows of wickedness to try to destroy the righteous.

Are we to bow to their level to fight them? Are we to sink to the level of trying to "get even" with them?  What can the righteous do? We cannot lose our trust in the grace, power, and purpose of our Lord God Almighty! Be assured the Lord sees all things and knows all things. He knows exactly what is happening.  Anything we do before seeking His face would be wrong. But if we follow the directions given to Israel of old, we can find the foundations being rebuilt and strengthened.  This may not seem like a Memorial Day message, but I believe we cannot despise the blood of Jesus neither can we despise the blood of the millions who have given their lives for us to be able to enjoy the blessings of freedom. We must stand fast upon the Word of God and do that which the Lord directs us to do.

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