Monday, Week 5

 

Good Morning, Friends! 

Sorry I'm a bit late this morning.  Everyone is moving a bit more slowly here this AM.

Coffee shall be made momentarily!

I'm already reflecting on this week's guided journaling prompt.  It's definitely a timely one!  I hope y'all have a good week, and remember you can always leave prayer requests in the comments section.

I've been in contact with several of you over the weekend, and I have another Psalm to share.  I'll be praying this one during devotion time this morning.

Psalm 82

1 The True God stands to preside over the heavenly council.

    He pronounces judgment on the so-called gods.

2 He asks: “How long will you judge dishonestly

    and be partial to the wicked?”

[pause]

3 “Stand up for the poor and the orphan;

    advocate for the rights of the afflicted and those in need.

4 Deliver the poor and the needy;

    rescue them from their evil oppressors.”

5 These bullies are ignorant; they have no understanding of My ways.

    So as they walk in darkness,

    the foundations of the earth tremble.

6 I said, “Though you are gods[b]

    and children of the Most High,

7 You will die no differently than any mortal;

    you will fall like one of the princes.”

8 Rise up, O True God; judge the rulers of the earth,

    for all the nations are Yours.

(THE VOICE)

NOTE: [b] John 10:24  Jesus: You know what is written in the Scriptures. Doesn’t it read, “I said, you are gods”?  

The use of the word "gods" here is best taken as a reference to human judges, who stand in the place of God in their ability to determine the fate of others.

Until next time...

Blessings!
Ricki Jill