the watcher

Psalms 73:13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason? Most of us may have at one point or another thought like this. Why the discipline, why live right, what is the need for all these faithfulness? Just as the Psalmist thought in Psalm 73. Those who lived wrongly, who choose wicked ways and do abominable things seem to prosper, it seemed to him that they had no troubles at all. That nobody bothers them: Psalms 73:3-7 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness. They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong. They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else. They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty. These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for! He then wandered why it was that we who did right seemed to face challenges and attack here and there: Psalms 73:14 I get nothing but trouble all day...

Psalm 72:2  He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment. This Psalm is attributed to Solomon, son of David. His record was that of a king whose desire was for his people, to rule them in wisdom and justice. 1 Kings 3:8-12 And here I am in the midst of your own chosen people, a nation so great and numerous they cannot be counted! Give me an understanding heart so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great people of yours?” The Lord was pleased that Solomon had asked for wisdom. So God replied, “Because you have asked for wisdom in governing my people with justice and have not asked for a long life or wealth or the death of your enemies— I will give you what you asked for! I will give you a wise and understanding heart such as no one else has had or ever will have! How many of our leaders today, think this way? Few, I may say, most African leaders are so selfish, inhu...

Psalm 71:1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. The character of the believer is to wait on the Lord for direction. Even when the purpose of our existence has been revealed, yet there is the day to day direction from Him who made you, that you may not err. As each day, week, month and year ends we receive instructions and directions on what "the next" should be. Psalm 71:5 For thou [art] my hope, O Lord GOD: [thou art] my trust from my youth. That is how our elders of old lived their lives, and thus the excelled. Talk of Joseph, Samuel, David and Daniel. For even the declaration of death could not stop them from waiting on the Lord in prayers. He who knew us even before we were formed in our mother's womb, what is it we think we have known so much, how many years have we spent that could make us know everything, even those who lived past 500years at those times did not know enough, the wise ones still trusted in the Lord. Psalm 71:6 By the...

Psalms 70:3 Let them be horrified by their shame, for they said, “Aha! We’ve got him now!” It is not new to have people who make themselves architects of the downfall of others. They seem to find joy when something evil happens to anyone who seems a threat, a competition or looks to take away their so called "shine". Most of the time it could be because of envy or just plain foolishness. This was David's prayer for them: Psalms 70:2 May those who try to kill me be humiliated and put to shame. May those who take delight in my trouble be turned back in disgrace. The truth is, as believers we do not need to worry about them - let them do the worrying. In as much as they desire the agitation, let them carry the burden. John 16:33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. We learn from our elders past: Joseph: Genesis 50:19-20 And Joseph said unto them, Fear not:...

Psalm 69:16 Hear me, O LORD; for thy loving kindness [is] good: turn unto me according to the multitude of thy tender mercies. At the time of these writings, war was prevalent, for a nation would rise against another, seeking dominance, blood was shed easily and many feared for their lives. It is understandable why the writer of this Psalm cries out to God for help and mercy. We see that his enemies were from within and without. He was provoked and sought destruction, even eternal destruction for his enemies Psalms 69:22-25 Let the bountiful table set before them become a snare and their prosperity become a trap. Let their eyes go blind so they cannot see, and make their bodies shake continually. Pour out your fury on them; consume them with your burning anger. Let their homes become desolate and their tents be deserted. He did not stop there he went on to those who mock and persecute those who are under the Lord's chastisement: Psalms 69:26-28 To the one you have punished, they ad...

Psalm 68:19 Blessed [be] the Lord, [who] daily loadeth us [with benefits, even] the God of our salvation. Selah. Truly he is the Good God.  We could find this to say when we are Not passing through challenges or trials. For when there are challenges and trials, when the burden seems to be too heavy, we could tend to focus all our energy especially our life energy on it. This could weigh us down and make us forget the recent victories and testimonies. Remember, the challenges are always temporary: 1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle [you]. Unless we leave this earth, we must face those challenges, thus we must be ready for them. They can't bring us down, they make us better and stronger. For we don't go through them alone - He is with us. Halleluyah. All the oppositions and enemies would yet be brought down. You will sing praises to th...