I am using the daily Bible reading schedule from “The Bible.net” for my daily Bible reading.

Today, I am reading and commenting on Psalms 82-89.

I feel like a broken record.  Today’s psalms contain many words which speak to me.  I only hope that I can put the ideas together in a way which makes a coherent whole.  We begin with God calling on governing authorities to stop handing down unjust decisions which favor the wicked.  God will not be silent as the powers of this world conspire against His people.  While this passage specifically cites the people and nation of Israel as God’s people, I believe He will render judgement against those who similarly conspire against the followers of His Son.  A position supported by Psalm 87, which tells us that all are welcome to become citizens of Jerusalem, God’s city.  The psalmist is not referring here primarily to the geographic location of Jerusalem.  He is referring to the City of God in Heaven.

The psalmist tells us how we can become citizens of the City of God.  We do so by crying out to Him and listening carefully to what He says.  If we beg Him to do so, He will teach us His ways so that we may live according to His truth.  Let us call on God to revive us again.  Let us pray to Him that He sends His Spirit upon us so that we might shine His light upon this unjust world.  The psalmist reminds us that there is greater joy being a servant in God’s courts than in being a ruler over any other portion of all of Creation.  Let us live as if we believe that and show the joy which comes from serving God to all whom we meet.