Daily Word

Make them bear their guilt. O God; let then fall by their own counsels; because of the abundance of their transgressions cast them out, for they have rebelled against you. But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exult you. For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him with favor as with a shield. Psalms 5:10-12. The psalmist calls upon God to punish the wicked (let them fall by their own counsel) because they are guilty. Sin often brings its own retributive consequences. Often times we blame everything under the sun for the negative circumstances in our lives; seeking God to step in and save us from our woes and mishaps. We rarely look within ourselves to search out our own sin which may have brought about the retributive consequence of which we are walking through. Today own your part, repent, rejoice, exalt Him…and walk in His favor as covers you as with a shield!