The Psalms (like this one), the prophets, Jesus, and the apostles all agree, that a time is coming when God will judge the living and the dead. (Daniel 11-12, Matthew 24, Mark 13) When Jesus comes again, “he will judge the world in righteousness; he will govern the peoples with justice.” Those who were enemies of God and his people will turn back; they will stumble and perish before him.” Those who trusted in Him, he will uphold “our right and our cause.” David sings of what happened in his life. I will sing when this happens in my life.
David instructs me how to deal with enemies who oppress me until then. “The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” (9,10) I am to trust God. How to trust in times of trouble, when all seems hopeless? How to turn back depression because of my enemies? Trust and obey by faith. There is no better way than to trust and obey Jesus by faith.
