August 6, 2021
Psalm 36 begins, “An oracle within my heart concerning the transgression of the wicked.” David proceeds to. Describe the behavior of the wicked in verses 2-4, much like we do when we complain about how bad things are getting in the world.
In verses 5-12 however, he takes a different tack, proclaiming God’s mercy and righteousness, his lovingkindness. When reflecting on the evil around him, instead of dwelling on it, he turns quickly to God’s faithful mercies. We would do well to follow this example, turning from the evil to reflecting upon God’s merciful faithfulness every time we’re tempted to complain. Dwelling only upon the evil magnifies it in our hearts and diminishes the power of God at work in the darkest of hours. It doesn’t take any special talent or grace to see the evil. Seeing God’s faithfulness requires a deliberate exercise of faith, a faith that enables us to see behind the surface of things to the goodness of our God.
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