This morning’s message at The Way will be from Psalm 92. There are a few thoughts in Psalm 92 that I am going to focus on in my message. One is the comparison of the foolish/wicked with the righteous. About the wicked Psalm 92 says this: “though the wicked sprout like grass and all evildoers flourish, they will be eternally destroyed.” [verse 7 Christian Standard Bible]
The righteous, however, are described this way: “The righteous thrive like a palm tree and grow like a cedar tree in Lebanon. Planted in the house of the LORD, they thrive in the courts of our God.” [verses 12-13 Christian Standard Bible]
It’s summer and we’ve had lots of sunshine in the Treasure Valley. Because of the heat, Bob waters the lawn frequently. Between the sunshine and the water our lawn grows rapidly. He is always out mowing to keep it trimmed. The psalmist describes the wicked and evildoers as flourishing grass.
Those who have placed trust in the LORD, YHWH, aren’t like the grass. They, instead, are like palm and cedar trees. They are thriving, reaching high and strong toward God Himself. The reason they can thrive is because they are planted in the house of the LORD, in the courts of God. We abide in the sanctuary of God’s presence. Our life is hidden with Christ in God and when Christ appears, we will appear with Him in glory. [Col 3:3-4]
The present prosperity of the wicked is so much easier to see than the promised flourishing of the righteous. You can practically sit on the patio and watch the grass grow. But we must always remember that whoever hardens their hearts against God has destruction as their destiny.
Thank you, LORD, that you have rescued us and transplanted us in the house of the LORD so that we might thrive in Your courts. Amen.
