Why, O LORD, do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul, and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the LORD. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, "There is no God."

Lord, it is an age filled with arrogant men who boast of their own wisdom and prowess, who are convinced that they are gods in their own right and power. Men who deride You and Your people as ignorant savages, weaklings who must cry our to a fictitious god to protect them. Yet, in their hearts, they know there is a God, a God of power and might who comes to judge the world and restore His dominion over His creation. Come, Lord Jesus, come.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 78

Mid-day: 119:145-152

Evening: Psalm 4

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