Psalms 10:1
Psalms 10:1
Why standest thou afar off, O LORD? why hidest thou thyself in times of trouble?
The questions David asks are similar to those asked by many believers when they are experiencing difficulties. Is God present? Is there a reason why He is not intervening today? Whenever life goes smoothly, it is easy to praise the Lord but harder when difficulties arise. As we are uncertain or uneasy, faith can reassure us by looking back on what we know about God. Although we may not understand all that God has planned and proposed, He has appointed a time for the wicked to be judged. In spite of the atrocities taking place today, God has appointed a day for the completion of transgressions, the eradication of sin, the atonement for wickedness, and the establishment of everlasting righteousness, placing His King on His holy hill in Jerusalem. The grace of God has been pouring out for two thousand years, not wanting anyone to perish. But the day will come when wicked and evil men will be held accountable for their actions. We are approaching a day of wrath when the nations will be judged, and we will see God wipe away every tear from our eyes.
Matthew 23:28
Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
Psalms 9:7
But the LORD shall endure for ever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Hebrews 1:5
For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?
2 Chronicles 26:5
And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper.