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Psalm 94:1a "O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongs..."
Day 38 – Psalm 94
“O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongs…” Psalm 94:1a
THE THOUGHT OF VENGEANCE
What comes to mind when the word “vengeance” is brought up? This theme is the usual fare of Chinese films in years gone by. A typical scenario is that of a child who has seen his parents killed. He then plans and plots to take vengeance on the wicked killers. There may be variations but the storyline is virtually the same. There is little thought about the judicial process. The main thought of the orphaned child is to take revenge on the killers.
DIVINE VENGEANCE
Is Divine vengeance the same as human vengeance? This is the theme of Psalm 94. The psalmist explores the doctrine of God as Divine Judge.
“O LORD God, to whom vengeance belongs-
O God, to whom vengeance belongs, shine forth!”
Psalm 94:1