In the early verses of Psalm 37 we are given four positive imperatives or commands (actually several of them are repeated in different ways) and one repeated negative imperative. They are life changing if only we would put them into action daily.
The negative "Do not worry" is repeated three times in the first 8 verses. The psalmist is warning against the frustration God's people may feel as they watch evil people prosper, succeed and seem to enjoy life. It is the age old concern voiced numerous times in Scripture: "If God is in control, why do evil people seem to live with no punishment? Where is justice?" The psalmist says simply "Don't worry about them, keep the long range view. God's judgment will even things out."
The positive commands are underlined in my Bible. I hope you've highlighted them in yours. Think about these wise guidelines today. "Trust in the Lord. Delight yourself in the Lord. Commit your way to the Lord. Be still before the Lord." There could be a long sermon preached on each of these. I suggest you simply take these four God focused words with you and repeat them to yourself during the day. Trust! Delight! Commit! Be still!
Have a great day.
The negative "Do not worry" is repeated three times in the first 8 verses. The psalmist is warning against the frustration God's people may feel as they watch evil people prosper, succeed and seem to enjoy life. It is the age old concern voiced numerous times in Scripture: "If God is in control, why do evil people seem to live with no punishment? Where is justice?" The psalmist says simply "Don't worry about them, keep the long range view. God's judgment will even things out."
The positive commands are underlined in my Bible. I hope you've highlighted them in yours. Think about these wise guidelines today. "Trust in the Lord. Delight yourself in the Lord. Commit your way to the Lord. Be still before the Lord." There could be a long sermon preached on each of these. I suggest you simply take these four God focused words with you and repeat them to yourself during the day. Trust! Delight! Commit! Be still!
Have a great day.
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