“Children

Of The Most High”

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!

Psalm 83:1-8

There is a song called “Everything Is Beautiful.” And in that song, a phrase, “There is none so blind as he who will not see.” Preacher Matthew Henry used the phrase 250 years ago when commenting on the lyrics of another songwriter, Asaph.

Asaph’s lyrics were a rebuke to the Israelites for failing to fulfill their God-given purpose. God had chosen them to show the world how to live right and judge justly, but they were failing miserably. Instead of defending the weak and the fatherless, they were defending the unjust and showing partiality to the wicked.

Jesus confirmed God’s interest in the weak and the helpless. Jesus chided His disciples for keeping children away from Him.

Those who have eyes that see what God sees find ways to help the helpless.

A test of true Christian love: Do you help those who can’t help you in return?

Our Daily Bread - May 27, 2009