v.1-8. An Appeal for Action. “Keep not Thou silence.” v.9-18. A Prayer for Vengeance. “Do unto them.”
Psalm 83:1, 18. “Keep not thou silence, O God: hold not thy peace, and be not still, O God… That men may know that Thou, whose name alone is Jehovah, art the most high over all the earth.”
STERN LOVE. Something was at stake then – more important than life Joined together in bitter hatred, the nations were full of strife Against Jehovah and His chosen, anger rose to vent Itself against God’s people until it was finally spent.
The “hidden ones” were precious to the Lord, who had chosen them They were to Him a “treasure,” set apart to be with Him Jealous anger inexplicably made the nations all around Determined to annihilate them and claim that holy ground.
I have seen a similar time when history was repeated Around Israel, gathered nations determined she would be defeated But Jehovah God revealed His arm of strength to them once more And Israel was victorious – the world remembers “The Six Day War.”
When God moves to choose His people, nothing can thwart that plan The day is coming in the future when again the world will stand Against God’s chosen people, determined to obliterate That little nation of people God has determined His own to make.
As I look ahead to the time when God’s promises are fulfilled And peace on earth will be a fact, and the King reigns in Israel I am reminded that there is a passion needed when God’s glory is at stake A stern love for right and holiness will be when Jesus, His throne, will take.
“O God: may I always be passionate about Thy glory and honor in a world that puts holy things in the place of rejection. I honor Thy stern love in dealing with unrighteousness and pray that I will be preserved from doing anything to dishonor Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”