CONFIDENTLY TRUST IN THE SOVEREIGN LORD.

Psalm 9:7–12

God is in ultimate control of the universe: ‘the LORD reigns’ (v.7). God ‘will judge the world in righteousness (rightness and equity); He will minister justice to the peoples in uprightness’ (v.8, AMP). This knowledge is an enormous comfort. We may never know in this life why God allows some horrendous things to happen.

Trust in the sovereignty of God and keep on believing that he will never forsake you: ‘And they who know Your name will lean on and confidently put their trust in You, for You, LORD, have not forsaken those who seek You’ (v.10, AMP).

In the meantime, keep doing these three things:

1. Praising

‘Sing the praises of the LORD’ (v.11a).

2. Proclaiming

‘Proclaim among the nations what he has done’ (v.11b).

3. Praying

‘The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble’ (v.9); ‘He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted’ (v.12b)