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Psalm 73:19a "Oh, how they are brought to desolation..."

Day 21 – Psalm 73

“Oh, how they are brought to desolation…” Psalm 73:19a

DREAMS

Everyone has dreams. The righteous and humble dream of a better life. The wicked have dreams too, often of wealth and power!

WHEN DREAMS SEEM TO COME TRUE

The wicked may have felt that their dreams had come to pass when they were able to enjoy the following:-

1. Strength Psalm 73:4

2. Abundance Psalm 73:7

3. Wealth Psalm 73:12

THE TURNING OF THE TIDES OF LIFE

The wicked must have had a rude awakening when the tides of life turned against them. The psalmist Asaph was given a further word of understanding concerning the fate of the wicked.

“Oh, how they are brought to desolation,
as in a moment!
They are utterly consumed with terrors.”
Psalm 73:19

1. “Oh”

a) The fate of the wicked astonished the psalmist.
b) He was surprised as he was given enlightenment concerning the wicked.

2. “They are brought to desolation”

a) They will not last out indefinitely.
b) They will be brought to desolation.

3. “As in a moment”

a) This may not be expected.
b) But the downfall of the wicked can be rapid.

4. The wicked suddenly find themselves consumed with terror in their heart!