For Thursday, November 21, 2024:
Psalm 12:5 NIV: “’Because the poor are plundered and the needy groan, I will now arise,’ says the Lord. ‘I will protect them from those who malign them.’”
Psalms are like the hymnal or prayer book of the bible. At one point, this psalm was probably sung in corporate worship, a church service. Everyone knew the words and the melody, and agreed with the message.
In Psalm 12, our Creator has chosen sides. Those who are under-resourced, in great need and beaten up in this world require and deserve God’s favor. God tends to even things out. If someone is given much in this life and thinks too highly of themselves, they’ll be taken down a notch in the next life. Likewise, someone who loves the Lord but struggles in this life will be lifted up in the next.
If God has chosen sides, so should we. This falls under the heading of, “Love your neighbor.” It’s easy to love the popular neighbor, the one everybody loves. But we must be intentional about loving those who are down and out, those needing extra love and care. Jesus always mentioned the poor and the widows and orphans. Apparently, God is on their side, and we should be too!
The first will be last, and the last will be first!
Pastor Norton Lawellin
Jesus In the City Fellowship
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