February 27
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PSALM 37 WAIT FOR THE LORD AND KEEP HIS WAY
30 The mouth of the righteous utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks justice. 31 The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not slip. 32 The wicked watches for the righteous and seeks to put him to death.33 The LORD will not abandon him to his power or let him be condemned when he is brought to trial. 34 Wait for the LORD and keep his way, and he will exalt you to inherit the land; you will look on when the wicked are cut off. 35 I have seen a wicked, ruthless man, spreading himself like a green laurel tree. 36 But he passed away, and behold, he was no more; though I sought him, he could not be found. 37 Mark the blameless and behold the upright, for there is a future for the man of peace. 38 But transgressors shall be altogether destroyed; the future of the wicked shall be cut off. 39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; he is their stronghold in the time of trouble. 40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him. – Psalm 37:30-40
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THE FATE OF THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED by ILMA
The Lord is faithful to fulfill his promises to all who love him
He delights in the righteous because they speak only of wisdom
The holy people of God ensures that justice prevails
They care for others who are abused and oppressed
The faithful saints wait on the Lord and follow his way
The Lord assures them of deliverance, mercy and grace
They will get an inheritance of the land that God promised
The fruit of the Spirit abounds in them and they will prosper.
The wicked prowls and watches for opportunities to kill the righteous
But the Lord never abandons his saints or leave them helpless
All the evildoers will be altogether destroyed, they have no future
The only thing they can expect is God’s wrath and be cut-off
Because the Lord only upholds the upright man, they will be done
No matter what evil schemes they plot against the holy ones
It will not succeed, instead, they will fail and will revert back to them
The wicked will not stand in the judgement, they will all perish in the end.
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REFLECTION
• Why is staying hopeful, being patient while we wait on the Lord and staying in his way all necessary especially in our very corrupt world today?