"Let them be ashamed and brought to confusion together that rejoice at mine hurt: let them be clothed with shame and dishonor that magnify themselves against me." (Psalms 35:26) After thinking about what is being said within this verse, I came to the conclusion that this is a pretty lofty thing for just David to be asking alone; in other words, I really don't know if David had it in him to place himself on such a high pedestal, as to go as far as to ask God to avenge him in such a manner. However, this fits perfectly into the vengeance pored out on those that reject the gospel message, and that do not understand the Salvation that they have rejected, nor the perfect Gift that they have refused; but instead, speak boldly against it, bringing not only shame upon themselves, but they are confused by the darkness that they have surrounded themselves in; thereby, making their fate and their demise the actual garments that they wear; and do they wear them proudly, further confusing the fate that awaits their actions. That said; I do however see David speaking this in hindsight; which is to say, he more or less is speaking of that which God has already performed in the life of his enemies; which just so happened to be what Saul went through all the way to his death. Looking at what Saul did, as he was unable to hear what God wanting him to do, so he goes to a Medium to seek out answers from Samuel who was dead; yet Samuel tells him that God will deliver him and Israel into the hands of the Philistines, yet he goes out to war anyways, thereby sealing his fate. This is how it happens to those that refuse God's free gift of salvation: their fate is sealed by the Word of God; that which God has spoken concerning their fate, becomes their fate, thereby making God completely free from the responsibility of their judgement. In other words, those that are condemned forever into the fires of hell, will not a have excuse, nor will they be able to say, How could you do this to me, if you are a God of love?
"Unto you therefore which believe He is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner. And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the Word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed." (1 Peter 2:7 & 8)
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment