Psalm 75 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 75.

Meditate on verse 1.

We give thanks to You, O God,

we give thanks,

 for Your name is near;

 men declare Your wondrous works.

Therefore the LORD Himself will give you a sign:

Behold a virgin will be with child and bear a son,

and she will call His name Immanuel,

 which translated means, “God with us.”

—Isaiah 7:14; Matthew 1:23

Not only is the name of the LORD near to you; the LORD Himself is actually with you if you are in Christ Jesus.  Hear what He says to you in Psalm 75; the LORD is speaking in verses 2-5.

When I select an appointed time,
it is I who judge with equity.
The earth and all who dwell in it melt;
it is I who have firmly set its pillars.
 I said to the boastful, “Do not boast,”
and to the wicked, “Do not lift up the horn;
do not lift up your horn on high;
do not speak with insolent pride.”

The Babe you worship this Christmas day is the coming Judge before whom all the world will be held accountable.  Those who do not know Him as Savior and LORD will be made to drink from the cup of God’s anger which is in His hand (Psalm 75:8; Revelation 14:10).  The psalmist made a contrast between himself and the wicked who will drink that wine of wrath.  Can you say the words of the psalmist?  If so, pray Psalm 75:9-10 as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).  If you cannot, ask Christ Jesus to be your Immanuel.

“LORD, as for me, I will declare it forever;

 I will sing praises to You, God of Jacob.

Cut off all the horns of the wicked,

but lift up the horns of the righteous.

Make ________ and me righteous.

Because of Your name, Jesus~”