Psalm 68:3

Psalm 68:3

May the righteous be glad

It’s quite simple really, you are either for Him or against Him! I’m talking about the Lord God here. Those who are against Him are the “wicked.” Those who are for Him are the “righteous.” The chosen people of Israel are the righteous in the context of this Psalm. All other peoples are the wicked, with very few exceptions. 

Thank God that we are in an era where His grace is extended to all nations and all peoples, however, the basic distinction remains, those who are His chosen people are the righteous and the rest are the wicked. They oppose His coming kingdom and do not want His rule or reign over their lives.

The contrast between the two positions is so clear and so dramatic that it becomes powerfully evident; the righteous are people who are glad, they rejoice before God and they have every reason to be happy and joyful. The wicked have no hope, no prospects, no protection, no provision, no Fatherly love, no forgiveness and no sense of belonging, there is nothing for them to be joyful about! What a stark contrast! Isn’t it time we had a good look at ourselves and asked the question, “Is my faith in Almighty God so complete and so rewarding that I cannot stop myself from rejoicing!” Such faith is worth far more than a huge lottery win, that’s the best the wicked can hope for! The more we recognise who God is and what He has done for us, the richer we become and the more we will rejoice. Think of Paul and Silas in prison in Philippi, they couldn’t stop singing! (Acts 16.) Hallelujah!

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