“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing; to shew that the LORD is upright: he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.” Psalm 92:12-15
While the wicked and unbelieving will be judged of the LORD and perish, those who trust in the LORD and are a part of His Church through faith in Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrifice on the cross will flourish and bring forth fruit forever, showing the gracious working of the LORD God in them.
Grant to me true faith in You and Your Son, O LORD, that I might forever bring glory to Your holy name. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil. Mine eye also shall see my desire on mine enemies, and mine ears shall hear my desire of the wicked that rise up against me.” Psalm 92:10-11
Though the unbelieving and rebellious may appear to prosper, the LORD lifts up those who are penitent and trust in Him for mercy and salvation. And, if not in this life, certainly on the day of judgment, believers will see the downfall and judgment of their wicked and unbelieving adversaries.
Have mercy on me, O LORD, and grant to me Your grace and blessing for the sake of Christ Jesus, who died for me and rose again. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“But thou, LORD, art most high for evermore. For, lo, thine enemies, O LORD, for, lo, thine enemies shall perish; all the workers of iniquity shall be scattered.” Psalm 92:8-9
The LORD reigns over all forever and will not be cast down, but those who oppose Him and His Word will be scattered and perish forever.
O LORD, grant that I humble myself before You, repent of my sins, and look to You for mercy for the sake of Christ Jesus, Your Son, and my Savior. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from King James Version of the Bible.]
“A brutish man knoweth not; neither doth a fool understand this. When the wicked spring as the grass, and when all the workers of iniquity do flourish; it is that they shall be destroyed for ever …” Psalm 92:6-7
Most do not see or understand that God will judge the wicked and unbelieving. Though they may prosper now in this world, their judgment and eternal condemnation are soon coming!
Give me understanding, O God, to see that those who live in impenitence and sin will soon be condemned and that only those who repent and look to You for mercy and forgiveness in Christ Jesus and His cross will be saved. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?” Job 31:1
Job understood that to look upon and desire a woman who is not one’s wife is adultery and contrary to God’s purpose and design in creation (cf. Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25; Matt. 5:27-30) and therefore made a covenant with his eyes not to look upon a young woman that he might lust after her.
Forgive me, O God, for sinning with my eyes, for wicked longings and desires, and cleanse my heart that I might use my eyes to Your glory and praise. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
[Scripture is quoted from the King James Version of the Bible.]
