Psalms 73:1 Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart. 2 But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well-nigh slipped. 3 For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 5 They are not in trouble as other men; neither are they plagued like other men.
And so, the questions loom large in the mind of the Christian: Since God is God, Omnipotent, and Ruler over all, why doesn’t He do what folks think is the right thing, and deliver, and heal, and put to flight those who are crushing out the life of the poor and helpless?
Why not come down from the cross, and deliver Himself from the mob? Why not embarrass Judas into oblivion, and why allow the traitor to kiss you? Why heal the high priest’s servant, whose ear Peter cut off in an act of social justice, while other faithful Christians may be languishing for healing?
These and many other haunting questions threaten to derail the faith of Christians, even as the shadows of night deepen upon our planet, and it might seem to some minds as if the complaints of Asaph merit some consideration since to some persons it might appear to have a level of validity to it.
Psalms 73:6 Therefore pride compasses them about as a chain; violence covers them as a garment. 8 They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily. 13 Verily I have cleansed my heart in vain, and washed my hands in innocency. 14 For all the day long have I been plagued, and chastened every morning.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!