Firm Foundation!

October 12, 2026, Monday Message:

Psalm 11:3 NLT: “The foundations of law and order have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”

When times are good, David exalts the Lord and thanks him. And in bad times, he’s not afraid to lay the whole situation before God, often complaining verbosely. He writes about the situation as he perceives it. But being a human on earth, defective by definition, his perception isn’t always 100% accurate.

David should have qualified his testimony and said, “The foundations of (earthly) law and order (seem to) have collapsed. What can the righteous do?”

The collapse of earthly law is the result of people neglecting God. Our Constitution and Bill of Rights are based on biblical principles. But when leaders no longer personally uphold God’s value system, domestic laws aren’t valued like they used to be.

Christians need not worry. God is still on the throne of the universe. God is still in charge – of everything! He is our God, and we are his people!

David wraps up the psalm by answering his own questions. He’s a believer, and he already knows the answers. The Lord abhors violence. His prime directive is love, loving the Lord and loving your neighbor. He will punish the wicked, but the virtuous will see his face. Our God loves justice: fairness, honesty and integrity.

That’s our God – I’d know him anywhere!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

The Father’s House

Jesus In the City Fellowship

Truth & Freedom Church