God, my Avenger
Psalm 139 overflows with a poignant description of God’s tender brooding over each of us in the secret of our mother’s womb. Thoughtfully, He “knits” each frame, blueprinting a life that brings joy and glory to Him. Throughout our lives, His adoring gaze ardently follows us day and night.
Suddenly, this beautiful, tender, love song is shattered by a strident, clamorous call in verses 19 – 23 for harsh vengeance and judgement to “slay the wicked”. A cruel, ugly interruption!
Sin brings death. God’s law is unchangeable. Death is irrevocable. . . . But is it?
The Psalmist places vengeance in the hands of God— the only One who can infallibly look into our hearts to deliver just reward. Our judge sees our sins and shrouds His vengeance with loving sacrifice. He provides a surrogate, a substitute! For the guilty—a Lamb! Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God— God incarnate, came to earth to satisfy vengeance by dying for us.
Thus— the exultant, fearless, joyous last two verses of the Psalmist’s unabashed and unafraid cries to God, “search me”! Look through and through! See my sins Lord, and do Your glorious, loving work of recreation in me!
Dear Lord, Thank You for loving me unconditionally. Help me to return to You my love in faithful submission. Amen
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