Psalm 10
It is not difficult to feel discouraged or frustrated as we consider the evil in our world. This is especially the case as we experience and think about the apparent inactivity of God in response to evil that is running amok. The psalmist feels the same way. He begins with the great and terrible question, "Why?" God's apparent inactivity is powerfully contrasted with an extensive description of evil. We can see the cycle today as well: moral darkness leading to oppression leading to poverty, which circles back to moral darkness. If not outright atheism, there is an utter lack of concern about God. In verses 12 through 15, this psalmist pleads for God to do something. It is worth noting he doesn't call for men to form a political party and solve the problem. He does offer a veiled call for patients. In verses 16 through 18 we are reminded who is King and that entire nations have perished according to God's will. We can be confident that justice will prevail.
Lord, bring Your justice to our world. AMEN”
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