More on evil, particularly those who don’t believe. So tragic 
for them. Who are these people? They are fools. They are corrupt. Evil. They
have no future. They don’t know God. Is it us?
Terror. Shame. Rejection.
That doesn’t sound so pleasant to me. It doesn’t sound like the way I want to live my life with no hope for the future. Sadly, those caught up in this evil are blind and don’t even realize they are heading for destruction. Like not knowing there is a detour ahead on your travel route. They also don’t realize how much better, truly better, it is on the other side. The side of living in the light. The grass is truly greener here.
So, how does this psalm speak to you today? Do you feel our society is a lost cause? Do you want to close your windows and doors and just pretend the evil doesn’t exist or affect the ones you love? How can we make a difference?
I really struggled with this psalm today, verse 3 in particular. “All have turned away, all have become corrupt.” All is all. When I look at the world around me, this statement seems to be coming true. I see more and more of a departure from holiness. There are people attending church, yes, but are they just going through the motions for appearance sake? When I feel like this, I go to my knees because I am powerless but my God is mighty. Jesus came to show us how to shepherd the lost back to him.
Let’s pray. Lord, you must be so sad that much of the world is apart from you. I can feel your spirit burning inside of me and long to help make a difference for you. May your spirit stir in the hearts of those who are lost. I pray for those souls feeling empty and without hope. Use me and others to bring your people back to you. May we be a beacon to show them the way. Thank you for your provision and guidance keeping my feet on the path of your will. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
