“How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” Psalm 82:2–4 (ESV)
Paul reminds us that as we live by faith, we have the sure foundation that Christ was the perfect sacrifice for our sins. He took our place on the cross so that we would experience the grace and goodness of God in our lives! We are assured that Christ became a blessing to those who believe.
This psalm is a great reminder that when things get dark and our adversaries are overwhelming, we need to go to the source of light and truth!
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