Today we read Psalm 12 as we follow our Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan.
1 Help, Lord! For principled and godly people are here no more; faithfulness and the faithful vanish from among the sons of men. 2 To his neighbor each one speaks words without use or worth or truth; with flattering lips and double heart [deceitfully] they speak. 3 May the Lord cut off all flattering lips and the tongues that speak proud boasting, 4 Those who say, With our tongues we prevail; our lips are our own [to command at our will]—who is lord and master over us? 5 Now will I arise, says the Lord, because the poor are oppressed, because of the groans of the needy; I will set him in safety and in the salvation for which he pants. 6 The words and promises of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over. 7 You will keep them and preserve them, O Lord; You will guard and keep us from this [evil] generation forever. 8 The wicked walk or prowl about on every side, as vileness is exalted [and baseness is rated high] among the sons of men.
It certainly SEEMS as though verses 1-2 are true today in our nation! The psalmist (David in this case) cries out to God to to put a stop to the lies that are being told. Have YOU prayed that yet? I know that I have! At the same time, I have asked the Lord for clarity in MY hearing from Him, through His Word and by His Spirit! The Lord responds to David in verse 5:
5 Now will I arise, says the Lord, because the poor are oppressed, because of the groans of the needy; I will set him in safety and in the salvation for which he pants.
"Safety" here is the Hebrew word "yesha`", which means: deliverance, salvation, rescue, safety and welfare. When WE, God's people, call out to HIM for protection, provision and safety, HE will answer speedily! Believe, with David, that God is true to His Word, which IS Truth! How do I know that David believed this? Because of the next words out of his very own mouth! Verses 6-7:
6 The words and promises of the Lord are pure words, like silver refined in an earthen furnace, purified seven times over. 7 You will keep them and preserve them, O Lord; You will guard and keep us from this [evil] generation forever.
AMEN! Though verse 8 is completely true, especially of our times, God's promises are MORE! Amen! Here is a song I love from Hillsong United's "Empires" album called "Rule":
Shalom in Him!
