All blessings held down by the pronouncements of foundational wicked voices, be released today in the name of Jesus. 30 With my mouth I will give thanks abundantly to the LORD; And in the midst of many I will praise Him. They hate, but he loves (v. 5). Voices of wickedness speaking over my job and career, family and business, fall and die prematurely in the name of Jesus. I dont think it is as possible as we think to separate the sin from the sinner. Also in the Law of Moses God warned that certain sins would bring consequences on the families of the sinner: You shall not afflict any widow or orphan. God offers mercy and forgiveness to all, but He also promises justice and judgment to all who reject His Son. For all who govern in the church and in the world, that Christ may send the Spirit of Truth into their hearts, to strengthen in virtue any who falter in the right path,to convict the conscience of any who have failed to serve their people faithfully,and to inspire those who are unfit for office to step down,let us pray to the Lord. For all who govern in the church and in the world, that Christ may send the Spirit of Truth into their hearts, to strengthen in virtue any who falter in the right path, to convict the conscience of any. Non-confidence votes, impeachment hearings, recall votes, and the like, have their place in the attempt to remove wicked leaders, but efforts should be focused on prayera divinely-sanctioned means of imploring divine providence. Let us look first to the God to whom these prayers were addressed and His Spirit who inspired them, and then to the text itself for His message to us. May 2021 10 Let his children wander about and beg; And let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes. A year of divine judgement against wicked and corrupt leaders. Incidentally, the Israelites did not seem to think Gods principles and promises were unreasonable when it came to national blessings, nor when the curses were directed toward their enemies. a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong. First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. After all, the sins of the fathers are visited on the children who hate God (Deut. They turned their faces away from the LORDs dwelling place and turned their backs on him.. They are pleas for vengeance, justice, and equity for those unable to defend themselves. 32:35), as well as a quotation from Proverbs 25:21ff. Kidner has stated the problem more conservatively: The sudden transitions in the psalms from humble devotion to fiery imprecation create an embarrassing problem for the Christian, who is assured that all Scripture is inspired and profitable, but equally that he himself is to bless those who curse him.200. As the apostle Paul put it, Behold then the kindness and severity of God (Rom. 34. It is only those who resist and reject Gods solution who suffer His temporal and eternal wrath. 31 For He stands at the right hand of the needy, To save him from those who judge his soul. Ps. 18:5-10; cp. 109:5) and treat them with kindness (as David did to Saul, Shimei, and the rest of his enemies). 1ff.). They are Gods servants, sent for the very purpose of punishing those who do what is wrong. Andr Matsoua (1899-1942 . July 4, 2017. In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you. Give ear, Lord, and hear; open your eyes, Lord and see; listen to the words Sennacherib has sent to ridicule the living God. 48. Depression December 2020 Every wicked forces of my fathers house, assigned against my destiny, die by fire in Jesus name. Please don't let evil destroy and triumph over my life. Wicked voices assigned to advise me to commit suicide, die right now in the name of Jesus. 9-10). 12ff., 20ff. Kirkpatrick, The Book of Psalms, p. 655. We need to pray against strange attacks from the waters. Count his prayers as sins. My Father, arise and scatter all plans of the wicked against me in Jesus name. For example, if a friend is dying, I will pray for N. I generally dont ask for a miracle, for a quick death, or such. (7) It is perhaps incorrect to refer to any psalm as an imprecatory psalm for the simple reason that while imprecation is a part of the psalm, it is not the whole of it. 938-939; Perowne, The Book of Psalms, I, pp. I could never assent to such a prayer. The Church all over the world to model justice and transparency. May we not quickly disregard the stern warning of this psalm. Your email address will not be published. July 2022 Your rulers are rebelsAnd companions of thieves;Everyone loves a bribeAnd chases after rewards.They do not defend the orphan,Nor does the widows plea come before them. 28:1-14). Prov. Therefore, on account of you Zion will be plowed as a field, Jerusalem will become a heap of ruins, And the mountain of the temple will become high places of a forest. As I was singing the second verse to "Jesus Paid it All" this morning the words jumped out at me to use in prayer against wicked leaders. In the name of Jesus, I recover all I have lost through the decree of wicked voices from my foundation. Psalms like these are called imprecatory Psalms. They are Psalms which ask God to curse, destroy, or remove an enemy of the writer. Reflections on Torah are based on Rabbi Mordecai Silver's commentary from the early years of his ministry. They seem to leave a blank, as it were, for the insertion of your own personal name. Bernhard W. Anderson, Out of the Depths, p. 60. Other Psalms contain similar prayers for the punishment of evildoers: Do Thou add iniquity to their iniquity, and may they not come into Thy righteousness. Prophets Of The Bible Level it to the ground!. Wicked voices, you are all liars. He was thereby relieved of his hostility by committing the destiny of the wicked to God. October 2015 According to Perowne, there are no less than 30 anathemas pronounced upon Davids enemies in this one psalm.184 David not only seeks the punishment of his enemy but also the painful consequences brought on his family: Let his children be fatherless, and his wife a widow. The Jewish religious system had set aside this law, replacing the truth with their own traditions. Essentially I think the answer is that we have a distorted view of God, perverted by our own sin. I can still remember visiting a dear friend in the East Bay area (CA) in November 2004, and we went to Mass together at his parish, which had the practice of opening up the Universal Prayer to the floor, as it were, and witnessing a parishioner invoke Gods protection upon Saddam Hussein (then in custody) but also called down the wrath of God upon George W Bush (who was about to be reelected two days later). 35:12). My friend, the beautiful message of the Gospel is that the vengeance for which the psalmist prayed need not fall upon you. Saul also received much for which David prayed. Gods blessing in Davids life will give him honor and make him glad, but it will reveal that the wicked have covered themselves with shame for their treatment of him (v. 29). September 2019 Demonic voices from my foundation that want me to fail and become an object of mockery, I mute you to death in the name of Jesus. Jon. B. 22:22-24). August 2018 He will praise God for His deliverance in the midst of the congregation (v. 30). My Father, let all the works and efforts of the wicked against me turn into ashes in Jesus name. Its not a time to incarnate the news cycle (or social media cycle nowadays) to register our concern on the Change.god petition board. Davids petition may seem harsh to us, but it is no more severe than what God taught and what He personally practiced in dealing with the wicked. When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. 200 Derek Kidner, Psalms 1-72 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), pp. 4 In return for my love they act as my accusers; But I am in prayer. Ezekiel 18:20. 16). As long as we retain in Christian worship material which breathes a spirit of aggression, self-assertion and vengeance, we are contradicting our faith. To the demonic forces that are carrying out any assignments of witchcraft against the pastor, leaders, and members of _____ and spells, in the name of Jesus, your powers and strength are . This is expressed in a variety of poetic terms. For N, and for those who accompany her today seems quite enough. Can you imagine coming together to worship and singing a psalm like Psalm 109? 10-11) and the family extinction (vv. (James 1:17, KJV) 2. I even preached a sermon a few weeks ago titled. 8 Let his days be few; Let another take his office. 194 Even in the New Testament the children of the wicked are said to suffer for the sins of their fathers, cf. Lord, no evil weapons of the wicked targeted at me shall prosper in Jesus name. I thank God. Prayers of Restoration (Culled from the book - Prayer Rain) Message . Let me tell you it must have been some experience to gather as a congregation in days of old and sing Psalm 109. 197 Kittel, as quoted by Leupold, p. 763. The specific petition to God concerning the Leaders (vs. 6-. For some it may be smoking, drinking, dancing, going to movies, cursing, or perhaps (though less frequently) immorality. December 2017 Most of us know that we are not O.K. Rather than show his adversaries mercy, let God deal with them in the light of their own sins, as well as those of their fathers (vv. Esther was anointed to intervene and . Verses 30 and 31 are Davids vow of praise. O God of my praise, Do not be silent! All Jesus reminded His hearers that this principle was never intended to encourage revenge, but was a principle governing judgment to be applied by the judges of Israel (cf. Jer. Prayers to disgrace the enemies . Christmas Faith June 2015 4.4 Prayer for evil spirits to be removed. I believe that in Davids case his enemies were Gods enemies whom God hated (cf. Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity. When the psalmist prayed as he did in Psalm 109, he admitted his feelings and his desires (which were in accordance with Gods character and His covenant with men). Let our Redeemer thoroughly plead our case! No need to offer specifics in public prayer. You are the Almighty God, and his power is no match for the might You provide. God's Will I pray your hedge of protection around __________. Dear Father, You provided your holy monk, Benedict, as a leader and master in the spiritual life for a countless number of followers. Because ancient Israel did so, we must look very carefully at this passage to learn its message to us. Remove impurities from the silver and the silversmith can craft a fine chalice;Remove the wicked from leadership and authority will be credible and God-honoring. April 2018 This was part of Hezekiah's prayer: ". Then if he or she wont accept the churchs decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector. Likewise, those who are worthy of divine wrath are carefully defined. (1) We are all armchair theologians who have not walked in the shoes of the psalmist. Oh Lord, enter into the territory of the wicked and destroy all they have gathered to carry out their evil plots in Jesus name. They apparently were closely associated with David. 185 Bernhard W. Anderson, Out of the Depths: The Psalms Speak for Us Today (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1974), pp. (NASB). 45 is corrupt selfish, greedy wicked and ruthless. When he had the chance to kill Saul, he cut off a piece of his robe instead (1 Sam. 3 They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without cause. Therefore we respond by going easy on others, hoping our laxity will make things easier on us. Verses 23-25 move from the wounded spirit (v. 22) of the psalmist to his pathetic physical condition, which is a result of oppression at the hand of his enemies. December 2016 This freed David from personal vengeance, enabling him to love his enemies (cf. Fill the following form: You have entered an incorrect email address! I move into another level of progress in the name of Jesus. The basis for this praise is the psalmists experience of seeing God stand at his right hand to defend. Let us learn from the imprecatory psalms that a hard stand on sin is the best way to prevent sin. January 2018 God's Will Versus My Will Micah 2:1This video was broadcast by. Therefore, give their children over to famine, and deliver them up to the power of the sword; and let their wives become childless and widowed. What sorrow for those who say that evil is good and good is evil, that dark is light and light is dark, that bitter is sweet and sweet is bitter. 24:1-8)later he was conscience-stricken for the spirit which had prompted this act (v. 5). Let all who would accuse David stand accused before God (v. 20). Matt. Some of the most frequently used are: (1) David didnt write Psalm 109. I dismantle every instrument used to increase the volume of wicked voices from my foundation, in the name of Jesus Christ. May creditors seize his entire estate, and strangers take all he has earned. They have engaged in character-assassination. Wicked voices from my foundation, telling my heavens to remain closed, I put you in everlasting bondage now in the name of Jesus. Give our leaders and us humility and respect for one another. Bob is a pastor/teacher and elder at Community Bible Chapel in Richardson, Texas, and has contributed many of his Bible study series for use by the Foundation. Remember, the psalm was written for public worship. (7) The prayers of Psalm 109 and other imprecatory psalms were correct for a saint who lived in the dispensation of the Law, but are not appropriate for those living in the Age of Grace: whilst we need not suppose that the indignation which burns so hotly is other than a righteous indignation, yet that we are to regard it as permitted under the Old Testament rather than justifiable under the New. Quote Bible verses to destroy evil plans of the enemies, especially after having a bad dream. Let God arise in His anger and fight for me. Voices changing the minds of people who want to help me, I command you to never speak again in the name of Jesus. We cannot hope thus to make our doctrine clear to the world. 8. Foundational voices saying the problems that troubled my ancestors will trouble me, die in the name of Jesus. Who is wise? In today's article, we shall be engaging in warfare prayers against church attacks. Give us rest from evil taskmasters and against evil princes that oppress Your people. Angels This Psalm presents a pretty vivid picture of whats happening in the United States today. This doesnt mean God will answer at that moment. 3:8-10), so the very severity with which the psalmist spoke may have shocked some of the wicked into facing the seriousness of their sin and turning them to repentance. Strongmen and women standing against me and my open doors, fall down and die in the name of Jesus. (4) The psalms are not hastily scribbled personal vendettas, but carefully penned poetry. (May God in His power cause all the evil plots of the wicked against us to backfire upon them in Jesus name). First, God is a God who is characterized by lovingkindness (vv. Entries (RSS) and Comments (RSS) TOP February 2015 201 There are many explanations for the severity of the imprecatory psalms. 3:33). By giving up vengeance we free ourselves to love and to forgive in a way that we cannot produce in and of ourselves. God placed upon His Son the punishment which David petitioned God to bring upon his enemies. This timidity is not known to the Psalmist, who trusts that the sceptre of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous (Ps 125:3), nor to the Virgin Mary, who rejoices that the mighty are toppled from their thrones (Lk 1:52). in 1971. May all his offspring die. Read more: Prayers to disgrace the enemies . 38 views, 1 likes, 0 loves, 1 comments, 0 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Igreja Batista em Jardim Maggi: 26/02/2023 + NOSSAS REDES + - YOUTUBE:. 9. While the psalmist is innocent, his enemies are not. 18b-19). Let his children wander about and beg; and let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes (vv. I am the head, never the tail, above never beneath. This prayer is a great one to use when you feel you are in need of protection from your enemies. Father Divine (George Baker) (c. 1880 -1965), an African American spiritual leader from about 1907 until his death, who claimed to be God. Peter pronounced sentence on Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). Cajetan argues that, unlike a heretical pope, a wicked pope could not be deposed by a council (as some wished) but he encourages both clergy and princes to offer resistance and impediment to the abuse of power. On top of this, however, he scolds his audience for neglecting the most effective means available to them: intercessory prayer. (1Kings 21:5-16). In the Bible an imprecatory prayer is the prayer of a righteous man petitioning God to carry out justice by bringing punishment or destruction upon evildoers, especially those who have mistreated him. Rom. Surely there is nothing in such an explanation which in the smallest degree impugns the Divine authority of the earlier Scriptures. 6 Appoint a wicked man over him; And let an accuser stand at his right hand. No matter how perplexing the problem of imprecatory psalms may be, we cannot easily dismiss them. Psalm 34:21. 7:3-5). Matthew 6:13 is a great example of praying for escape. They therefore deserve Gods retributive judgment. Evil pronouncement from wicked voices from my foundation, I send you back to senders in the name of Jesus. and until we arise and resist the wickedness of the . The characteristic nature of corrupt leaders (vs. 3-5) #3. Paul cursed Elymas for resisting the gospel (Acts 13:6-11) and damned any who would pervert it (Gal. The person who sins will die. He doesnt appear to listen to advice and is never moved, either by appeal nor threat. Dear God, we praise and thank You for Who You are: The Creator and Master of the Universe, and our Father who loves us and has sent Your Son Jesus to save us from our sins. 2:30-32). Verses 1-5 are the basis of Davids imprecation. Sin is worse that we thought. They accuse him, but he prays (for them, it would seem, v. 4).186 The underlying assumption is that David is suffering, not for his sin, but for righteousness sake: Because for Thy sake I have borne reproach; dishonor has covered my face. I decree and declare that my life becomes too hot for evil voices to manipulate, in the name of Jesus. I wonder how many similar prayers are offered, from the rising of the sun to its setting, for a visitation of ill-health upon pope or president, prime minister or pastor? Apparently as skinny as a shadow (v. 23), the psalmist also describes himself as one who is brushed aside as worthless, like a locust is shaken from a garment. 15-16). February 2016 Praise The psalmist does not talk boringly about the details of his personal situation (like the proverbial person who inflicts the story of his operation on his friends); he does not turn introspectively to his own inner life. There are good reasons for this. In Zechariah 3:1 he is seen standing at the right hand of the man on trial, as the accuser does here Kidner, Psalms 73-150, pp. David does not claim to be sinless here, but he is a worshipper whose heart is right before God.187 Often in the psalms David confesses his own sins: For I confess my iniquity; I am full of anxiety because of my sin (Ps. Wicked voices causing raging storms in my family, stop now in the name of Jesus. While it may seem unnecessarily severe for David to pray for his enemys untimely death and for his family to suffer for his sins, Davids petition is based upon the principles and practices of the Old Testament. The death of Davids foe would make his wife a widow and his children orphans (v. 9). 12:17-21), he uses an Old Testament passage from the Book of Deuteronomy as his proof-text (Rom. The one who did consent asked to pray before the text was read rather than afterward as was our custom! Wicked voices telling me I will never triumph, die in the name of Jesus. 12:10). Verse Concepts. Verses 6-13 concentrate on the consequences for sin which are sought both for the man and his family. ; 15:15ff. God takes our words seriously, and so should we. Let those who oppress those under them taste what it is like to have an evil man over them. (9) While the prayers of David are severe, his personal actions toward his enemies was gracious and kind. I come to Your refuge with gladness because You protect me from the devil's attack. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Deut. So I decided to look at what the Bible says about removing wicked leaders if we feel that their actions are ungodly and against the teachings of Christ. If Satan can be the cause of certain physical afflictions, we must relentlessly ask God for "gifts of healing" ( 1 Corinthians 12:9) to bring restoration. Proverbs 28:15. 30. In Psalm 137 we find a cry of vengeance against the Babylonians: Remember, O Lord, against the sons of Edom the day of Jerusalem, who said, Raze it, raze it, to its very foundation. O daughter of Babylon, you devastated one, how blessed will be the one who repays you with the recompense with which you have repaid us. If classified as movies are today, it would hardly receive a G rating. "Fear Not" Is A Command Ephesians 6:10-12ff.) In fact, we have developed very subtle and spiritual-sounding means of committing the sin of character assassination. June 2017 September 2018 Pray that the Bible will rise up as the . I dont ask for the loved ones to let go or have a come-to-Jesus moment. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 25-26. This blog is not associated with Pray Tell: An open forum on faith in South Texas. 21,26). Kittel, above, fn. If you afflict him at all, and if he does cry out to Me, I will surely hear his cry; and My anger will be kindled, and I will kill you with the sword; and your wives shall become widows and your children fatherless (Exod. The Lord WILL execute justice as we stand on His Word. They are not to be compared with the self-complacency of the Pharisee, who prides himself on his superiority to the rest of the world, but with St Pauls assertions of conscious rectitude (Acts xx. January 2015 Gods blessing included both material gains and a posterity to benefit from the prosperity He gave (cf. The problems which the imprecatory psalms have raised for the Christian have been answered by a variety of explanations, most of which seem inadequate or inaccurate.201 Before we become too critical of the psalmist and this type of psalm, let us make several observations which must be taken into account. While these are pleas for vengeance, justice, and equity the one praying doesnt then go out and carry it out themselves. A strongman is the controller of a group of spirits or the chief over a group of spirits, what the Bible calls "rulers of darkness of this world". 10. Clearly, evil rulers have NO authority unless God allowed them to continue in their seats of power ( John 19:11 ). (5) The psalmist claims to be spiritual in his petition that God take vengeance on his enemies. God, hear my voice. Behind the scenes they were engaged in harmful activity. Lord. Lord God, you hear our prayers for protection and hear our words as . We ask that Christ may guide the minds of those who govern us to promote the common good according to his will, and that the shepherds of our souls may have the strength to govern wisely the flock entrusted to them by the Good Shepherd, but we never ask God to remove any who may be unfaithful, corrupt, or incompetent. 6ff.). Who will protect me from the wicked? O Lord, empower my prayer altar by fire. While he is not entirely free from sin, he is right with God by His grace, and he is righteous with regard to the charges of his opponents. I must ask you then, why does God send men to hell? As, says: Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the LORD our God and forsook him. Jezebel was the wife of a king in the Bible named Ahab, Jezebel exhibited her wickedness by strategically planning and carrying out the execution of a man named Naboth of a city Jezreel. When Jesus taught the Sermon on the Mount he was not teaching a new law, but was reiterating what the law had always taught. March 2016 12:3) prayed, Rise up, O Lord! I ask you to watch over me again as you do always and stop the evil deeds of others from going further. Protect me from devastating enemies' actions. Pray that the bride of Christ would be a haven for the oppressed, would show no favoritism toward the rich, and would be a voice for truth and justice in society. We will seek to understand the message of Psalm 109, both as it related to the saints of old and as it applies to men today. There is a change in the reference to Davids enemies in the plural (vv. Cp. God commanded the Israelites to destroy all the Canaanites, including their children (Deut. . We are soft on sin. Nancy Pelosi ( Charisma News archives) In the early 70s, Richard Nixon and Spiro Agnew occupied the White House as president and vice president. The reminder us that sin always brings destruction and death, that sin always against God, and that it is often the innocent who suffer because of sin. October 2016 Who Is The Holy Spirit? David, the author of the psalm as indicated in the superscription, calls upon God to destroy his enemies in the most horrible ways. 17 He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. 20:12-15). 4.6 Prayer to keep evil away from my home. Psalm 125:3. Pray regularly against the evil plans of satanic forces. With such contradictory elements in our worship, we shall not be surprised that the spread of Christianity is slow. I had strongly opposed the Iraq War, but this struck me as a great example of how the Universal Prayer ought not be used and what it was for. 1 For the choir director. David, unlike his enemies, was not willing to engage in character-assassination. We will strive to understand the purpose of such prayers, and the principles which underly them, that apply equally to the saints today. 61-62. Let his years be few; let someone else take his position. 11:22). Ezekiel 22:27 - Nations flourish and celebrate when they have just leaders. In . Others like Cross have questioned the value of such psalms for public worship: We question the worth for Christian worship of such Psalms as express a spirit of vindictiveness. June 2016 Suppose for a moment that Saul might have been the subject of Psalm 109. Let us not be quick to criticize those who have tasted the kind of opposition and oppression which David did. 35:12; 38:20). 193 The singular (over him &c.), which now takes the place of the plural, may be collective, the Psalmists enemies being regarded as a whole; or distributive, each one of the mass being singled out: but more probably it fastens upon the leader of the gang (v. 2) upon whom rests the real guilt. This article shares five Psalms that teach us how to pray when the wicked prosper. . B. Pray for God to remove corrupt leaders (58:7-9). (3) Whatever problems we may have with the imprecations of the Old Testament, the tension between justice and mercy, love and hate, is not a matter of law versus grace or Old Testament versus New Testament. Black Berry Pin: 286431e3. It is the word, incidentally, from which Satan derives his title and name, since he presses the case against the righteous with relish and with every artifice (cf. Amen! The upright see it, and are glad; but all unrighteousness shuts its mouth. Since God is the God of Davids praise (v. 1), He knows that the punishment of Davids enemies and the rescue of the psalmist will result in praise. Ps. 27-29). Blog Staff and Editorial Advisory Committee, if it is necessary for the Churchs well-being that such a pope should be removed [] without doubt prayer would remove him, From the Wires: U.S. Catholic Priests Are Increasingly Conservative as Faithful Grow More Liberal, Yale Organ Week: Now Accepting Applications, The North American Academy of Liturgy, 2023, New Open-Access, Ecumenical Journal Powered by the University of Vienna, Is the Eucharistic Revival a Liturgical Revival (Part 2), What Did Jesus Know? 183 In a more secular sense an imprecation is a curse on ones enemies. Rather than inspire pity from his accusers, they despise him and wag their heads in contempt (v. 25). 5:5). esp. Davids petition is for Gods grace. The psalmist pleads with God to act on the basis of His character (just and righteous), His covenant promises (e.g. The indignation is not that of a quick, volatile explosion but that of a smoldering fire. 20:5; Deut. First, the psalmist is committing the wicked to Gods judgment, not mans. Jezebel committed several wicked acts including her attempts to kill the prophet of God Elijah but Jezebel met with her destruction as predicted by the prophet of God. (David is not praying that these terrible things will happen to his enemies, only prophesying that they will be punished for their wickedness.)
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