Psalm 12: trust in God, He will come through for you
I am made to feel safe by the language of this psalm. As detailed in my last few entries, these psalms are very applicable to me. It is interesting, and no coincidence, I think, that these verses fall as my daily reading. I didn’t try to pre-select them, I don’t read ahead, I simply write about a psalm every day, and it just so happens - with God’s help - that I find the comfort I need in my daily readings. I have no doubt that God is reassuring me, through these verses, that He is working on my behalf.
The following verse impresses me: “Friend tells lies to friend, and, smooth-tongued, speaks from an insincere heart.” It is so true! People I thought were my friends, or at least colleagues, are telling me one thing, and I think we’re in agreement, and when I turn around, I hear they’re undermining me. It’s unbelievable, unfathomable, to me. I don’t even know who’s telling the truth anymore. It’s a very awkward situation to be in.
And yet God’s word comforts me greatly. It’s not that I seek revenge. I don’t. But I do crave justice. I want the truth to come out! Verses 3 and 4 speak to those who would cause others harm. I for one rely on verses 5-8: “‘For the poor who are plundered, the needy who groan, now will I act,’ says Yahweh, ‘I will grant salvation to those who sigh for it.’… You, Yahweh, will watch over them, you will protect them from that brood for ever.”
Oh, Lord, please do me justice! Uncover the truth, and make the wicked scatter! Amen!
