Reading: Psalm 82
God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah Give justice to the weak and the orphan; maintain the right of the lowly and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.” They have neither knowledge nor understanding, they walk around in darkness; all the foundations of the earth are shaken. I say, “You are gods, children of the Most High, all of you; nevertheless, you shall die like mortals, and fall like any prince.” Rise up, O God, judge the earth; for all the nations belong to you! Reflection Human beings like to think of themselves as godlike - able to do whatever they like. From ordinary people to "powers that be", we set ourselves up as little gods. We often see this arrogance in others. We ought to look closer and see it in ourselves. Either way, among the gods, all will die like mortals, and fall like any prince. (v. 7) So the Psalmist calls, "Rise up, O God, judge the earth; for all the nations belong to you!" (v. 8) We need to get out of God's way in the divine council. We need to get out of our own way walking around in darkness. With the true God, there is justice to the weak and the orphan; rescue for the weak and needy. (from v. 3 & 4) Instead of living as among the gods, let's live as among God's people. --Ruth Gates Prayer Dear God, help us remember you alone are God. Amen.
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