Psalm 82
This Psalm may have been composed during the reign of Jehoshaphat. It marks the central role of leadership among a people. In a republic or democracy, we might have a hard time understanding this psalm. In a monarchy a judge stood in the court as the representative of the king. Verse 1 literally says, “God stands in the assembly of God.” In other words, God is present in the proceedings of those who represent Him and conduct His affairs.
How much more so for those of us who are adopted into the royal family and who have living within us, by faith, the Holy Spirit. We live in God's world with His Spirit in us as we conduct His affairs. The warning to not grieve the Holy Spirit comes to mind. Without a deep commitment to the authority of the Lord in our lives, we might be prone to selfishness and use our positions and advantages for our own ends. Today I will conduct the business of God’s rule on earth, all while God is present, and He will hold me accountable for that.
“Lord, help me to make every decision, take every action, and say each word as Your agent in Your Kingdom. AMEN.”
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