Psalm 73 - Praying God's Word

Please read Psalm 73.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/psa/73/1/s_551001

Meditate on verses 16 -17.

When I pondered to understand this, it was troublesome in my sight;

 until I came into the sanctuary of God, then I perceived their end.

The psalmist, Asaph, described a troubling situation in Psalm 73.  He envied the prosperity of the wicked and arrogant who always seemed to be at ease (vs. 3, 12). Nothing made sense until Asaph came into the sanctuary of the LORD, then he understood the truth about the wicked (vs. 17-20):

·      God set them in slippery places and cast them to destruction.

·      They are destroyed in a moment and utterly swept away by sudden terrors.

·      The LORD will despise their form.

Being in God’s presence gave Asaph insight into the world around him.

Does the news and what goes on around you make you crazy?  Are there people and things in your life that make no sense?  You need time-out with Jesus.  Reading the Bible and talking to God will give you His perspective on the situation and bring you peace.

Pray Psalm 73:23-26 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, thank You that ________ and I

 are continually with You!

Take hold of our right hands.

 Guide us with Your counsel, and

afterward receive us to glory.

Whom have we in heaven but You?

And besides You, we desire nothing on earth.


Our flesh and our hearts may fail,

 but God,
be the strength of our

 hearts and our portion forever.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The Watchman on the Wall 2 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell