‘he shakes his fist at God …*’

By Rhiannonw

Sun, 14 Apr 2024
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[Continuing the hymn-for-Sundays series]

See Lord how they sneer with scoffing,
think they are so wise and tough,
think they have no need of You, Lord,
think You don’t care what they do:
what a clamour!
what an uproar!
Ignorant and foolish words!

But You still work out salvation;
how long will You wait – arise!
and defend Your reputation –
don’t hold  back, rebuke their lies.
Violence lurking,
evil working:
save Your people from their claws.

* Job 15:25
also: “But you, O God, are my king from of old; you bring salvation upon the earth. …Remember how the enemy has mocked you, O Lord, how foolish people have reviled your name.… Rise up, O God, and defend your cause;; remember how fools mock you all day long.” Psalm 74:12,18,22

Tune: 87 87 47 eg Bryn Calvaria by William Owen, tune of ‘Come, ye sinners, poor and needy’

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Submitted by Nolan on

‘he shakes his fist at God …’ – Not a good idea. There is a story of a farmer out in North-West his crop was being destroyed by hail, they say he ran out into his fields with his shotgun, firing into the sky and he was struck by lightning. I would say this really happened it is quite feasible.

Have a good week & Nolan

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Yes, some may not actually angrily shout, but mock his existence instead. Of course some who angrily confront God in their honesty end up bowing the knee and finding his help and blessing instead! Rhianon

 

Submitted by memphis on

In the Book of Daniel. 6:22 God shows His people that He can shut the mouths of lions. And Rom 3:3 What if some did not believe and were without faith? Does their lack of faith and faithlessness nullify and make ineffective and void the faithfulness of God and His fidelity, faithfulness dependability constancy, to His word? 4:By no means! Let God be found true though every human being is false and a liar, as it is written that you may be justified and shown to be upright in what you say and prevail when judged by sinful men. And save His people from their claws. 

William E Alexander

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Thank you very much. He may seem silent awhile, but in due time all will see his glory, and how his plans are outworking. And if any are puzzled or angry and ask him, he will help them understand and know him now. Rhiannon