27 And let them know that this is Thy hand; Thou, LORD, hast done it. 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. Many of our leaders and judges now hearken to the voice of the ungodly rather than the Word of God. May his children wander as beggars and be driven from their ruined homes. October 2021 Likewise, those who are worthy of divine wrath are carefully defined. The encouragements that are there for us (vs.9-11) This Psalm presents a vivid picture of many of our secular and spiritual leaders in Nigeria and Africa at large. Father, save the world from all powers of the wicked in Jesus name. In verses 1-5 his enemies are described as a group, but in verse 6 and following the punishment for which David prays is viewed as occurring individually. Strongmen and women standing against me and my open doors, fall down and die in the name of Jesus. 37:12; 139:19-20). Black Berry Pin: 286431e3. In those verses he is the enemys man; so this prayer wishes the enemy a taste of his own medicine. I recently heard of a senior U.S. prelate (denomination unknown) who regularly prays that his president may suffer a mild heart-attack not so severe as to threaten his life (or his capacity for conversion), but severe enough to require his permanent retirement from office. 10 Let his children wander about and beg; And let them seek sustenance far from their ruined homes. Therefore we respond by going easy on others, hoping our laxity will make things easier on us. Some of the most frequently used are: (1) David didnt write Psalm 109. Conversely, the Old Testament teaches us to love our neighbor and not to seek vengeance. 5:5; 2 Cor. Let those who would pray for the destruction of their enemies be as quick as David to have God search their own hearts and to deal with them in justice, just as they would have Him judge their enemies. 184 J. J. Stewart Perowne, The Book of Psalms (Grand Rapids: Zondervan [reprint], 1976), I, p. 305. June 2020 But by Your strength and your power, I am saved, and I am an over-comer. The wicked whom David wishes to see punished are those who have shown no mercy to others, but have instead persecuted the afflicted and needy man, even putting him to death (v. 16). 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. You are the Almighty God, and his power doesn't stand a chance to the might You yield. Copyright PrayTellBlog.com 14-15). Prayer And Praise July 2017 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, But when a wicked man rules, people groan. I bind every spirit working against answers to my prayers in the name of Jesus. This article shares five Psalms that teach us how to pray when the wicked prosper. They therefore deserve Gods retributive judgment. 23 I am passing like a shadow when it lengthens; I am shaken off like the locust. I give God all the glory for making me triumph, in the name of Jesus. 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. Ephesians 6:10-12ff.) 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. Cf. If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Surely there is nothing in such an explanation which in the smallest degree impugns the Divine authority of the earlier Scriptures. Demonic voices saying no to my success and lifting, die suddenly in the name of Jesus. New American Standard Bible Copyright 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. May his children become fatherless, and his wife a widow. In the name of Jesus, I deliver myself from the cage of oppression and suffering that has been used to increase my suffering. Others like Psalm 91 are comforting. Shut up and speak no more in the name of Jesus. My Father, pour down your burning furnace of anger upon the wicked in Jesus name. In religious terms an imprecation is a prayer for evil or misfortune to befall another. 12:10). January 2015 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? May an outcry be heard from their houses, when Thou suddenly bringest raiders upon them; for they have dug a pit to capture me and hidden snares for my feet. For our church and/or nation,that God may raise up shepherds after Christs own loving heart,and bring down from their thrones those who seek only power and glory,that the people may rejoice in leaders who are wise and just,and be spared the yoke of the wicked and self-serving,we pray to the Lord. And if Im making it general, For the dying and for those who love them. In each case, silence seems to work as an accompaniment. Psalm 109 is vastly different from a voodoo curse. Rom. Let every evil device against me be disappointed in Jesus' name. 26ff. in your presence. I bet you haven't heard these read, prayed, or sung in church against our formidable enemies and therein lies the Church . January 2016 (Rom. Kittel, above, fn. 1. In the name of Jesus, my life will not be miserable. The accusers will finally be silenced when God reveals Himself as Davids defender. After all, the sins of the fathers are visited on the children who hate God (Deut. v4 In the pride of his face, the wicked does not seek him [God]; Then the kings wrath subsided. Every wicked forces of my fathers house, assigned against my destiny, die by fire in Jesus name. 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. Deut. 287-288. The one who did consent asked to pray before the text was read rather than afterward as was our custom! I thank God. We come against all plots within our country - against our President or other leaders or against our people. No need to offer specifics in public prayer. I am the head, never the tail, above never beneath. 1-5) to that of the singular in the following verses (vv. We have adopted the thinking summarized by the expression, Im O.K., Youre O.K. If you will pardon me for doing so, I could entitle Psalm 109, Im O.K., but Youre Not. Such was the conviction of the psalmist. (David is not praying that these terrible things will happen to his enemies, only prophesying that they will be punished for their wickedness.) For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous. 4.5K views, 381 likes, 209 loves, 962 comments, 54 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Igreja Matriz So Jorge - Quintino/ RJ: Santa Missa em honra a So. Consequently a greater urgency is to be expected on the part of the psalmist. Proverbs 29:2. Jon. Why isnt hell a terrible place of torment for Satan and his angels and sin? He dares not petition his God apart from being a man given to the praise of God (v. 1). 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. Yet Thou, O Lord, knowest all their deadly designs against me; do not forgive their iniquity or blot out their sin from Thy sight. Prayers of Restoration (Culled from the book - Prayer Rain) Message . 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. 2:5-11). We want to think that God hates the sin, but He loves the sinner. December 2020 After much prayer and research, Ive concluded that Christians can, and in fact, should pray for the removal of wicked leaders from positions of authority. December 2016 We want to think of God only in terms of love and mercy, but not in terms of justice and judgment. Wicked voices that decree sickness into my home and saying no to my healing, I uproot your tongue in the name of Jesus. Let us learn from this psalm that the most severe judgment is called down (and rightly so) upon the sin of character-assassination. My Father, let thunder visit the cohorts of the wicked when they try to carry out their evil plans against me in Jesus name. Isaiah 10:1. ; Rev. 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. Psalm 109:19-20, "Let it be unto him as the garment which covereth him, and for a girdle wherewith he is girded continually. 8. Herod was a ruler in Bethlehem during the birth of Jesus, hearing about the birth of Jesus Christ he devised wicked plans to kill Jesus but his plans failed. Prayers of imprecation for the destruction of the wicked are to be found throughout the entire Word of God. If Satan produces in us the fear of death, we should seek God's help to remind us of the certainty of our hope of eternal life. When his case comes up for judgment, let him be pronounced guilty. Prayer against all evil. Please save me from my enemies and their evil ways. Verses 6-13 concentrate on the consequences for sin which are sought both for the man and his family. 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. O Lord, soak me in the spirit of prayer. They hate, but he loves (v. 5). I sit in Christ at the right hand of God's throne, far above all principalities and powers, and every satanic spirit operating on earth and everywhere else ( Eph. 2) Father, I ask You to protect my family, friends, and loved ones from all forms of evil. However We Are Not Prohibited From Praying For The Removal Of Wicked Leaders. We can pray for mercy on these leaders who oppose God, but we can also stand on God's Word against the spiritual rulers in high places. B. Payne, The Book of Psalms, The Zondervan Pictorial Encyclopedia of the Bible (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1975, 1976), vol. Donald Jacobs is an ordained minister with the spiritual gift of teaching. There are six things the LORD hates no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent. And do I not loathe those who rise up against Thee? Ps. Who will protect me from the wicked? 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. You eat the fat, you clothe yourselves with . 8:00AM EDT 10/21/2021 Larry Tomczak. Your email address will not be published. 189 Derek Kidner, Psalms 73-150 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1975), p. 388. Satanic temple mentioning my name and decreeing evil into my life, I scatter you by the thunder of God in the name of Jesus Christ. David is accused by his enemies but is innocent of their charges. Jb. For the scepter of wickedness shall not rest upon the land of the righteous,So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong. As you read through the Psalms you will find that many of them call for judgement on those the psalmist considered enemies. Evil and Wicked Elders make evil plan against God people, we need weapon of spiritual warfare to fight all wicked elder. Nevertheless, imprecatory prayers serve to remind us of two things. Deut. Im moving to the next level of breakthrough, in the name of Jesus. He was thereby relieved of his hostility by committing the destiny of the wicked to God. A final reason is given for Gods intervening on Davids behalf. 1:6ff. We are taught in Proverbs that a curse without basis has no effect: Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying, so a curse without cause does not alight (Prov. August 2015 Give ear, Lord, and hear; open your eyes, Lord and see; listen to the words Sennacherib has sent to ridicule the living God. 192 After surveying the possibilities for identifying the enemies referred to in the imprecatory psalms, Anderson has some excellent concluding remarks: None of these interpretations is completely satisfactory. Cp. Let us first consider the innocence of David, which qualifies him to pray as he does. Romans 13:7 NLT: Give to everyone what you owe them: Pay your taxes and government fees to those who collect them, and give respect and honor to those who are in authority. September 2019 David therefore pled with God to give men what they deserved. 3ff. Would you like to live without fear of the authorities? Davids petition is for Gods grace. (3) The words of this psalm are not a wish, but a prophecy. 9-10). Most of us know that we are not O.K. It is this verse, you will recall, that was applied to Judas, the betrayer of our Lord, prompting the disciples of our Lord to choose a replacement for Judas among them (cf. Because they have cursed David, they will be put to shame if God blesses him (v. 28). 30 PRAYER POINTS TO END THE WICKEDNESS OF THE WICKED, Wickedness is evil, It is the act of deviating from true and pure laws and engaging in activities contrary to the will of God for mankind. This Psalm presents a pretty vivid picture of whats happening in the United States today. I move into another level of progress in the name of Jesus. They turned their faces away from the LORDs dwelling place and turned their backs on him.. (1) We are all armchair theologians who have not walked in the shoes of the psalmist. Oh God, let the mercy upon the wicked expire and let them run out of grace in Jesus name. I give glory to God for his victory over wicked evil voices pronouncing evil in my life. Evil pronouncement from wicked voices from my foundation, I send you back to senders in the name of Jesus. As 2 Chronicles 29:6 says: Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the LORD our God and forsook him. 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 . Secondly, David may have wanted his readers to give more thought to the one behind all accusation, Satan.191 Since the Hebrew word rendered accuser is translated satan, Satans role may well be indicated. What God taught in principle, He also practiced. 17 He also loved cursing, so it came to him; And he did not delight in blessing, so it was far from him. This same principle was expressed in the Book of Proverbs: The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, but He blesses the dwelling of the righteous (Prov. 186 In Psalm 35 David illustrates the wickedness of his enemies by contrasting his mercy with their cruelty. 21,26). Prayer is a sure and steady weapon for times like these, and there's no surer guide for prayer than the Psalms. Father, save the world from all powers of the wicked in Jesus name. Esther told the king. Lord, with your broom of destruction, sweep away spiritual terrorists working against my manifestation in Jesus' name. In a family where ancestors worshipped different idols and made promises to those idols, children from the lineage of those ancestors can grow up to face loud, wicked foundational voices and problems. 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. Ephesians 6:2 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darknes of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. They are corrupt selfish, greedy wicked and ruthless. B. Verses 30 and 31 are Davids vow of praise. 11. (Jer. 8 Let his days be few; Let another take his office. Verse Concepts. For they speak against Thee wickedly, and Thine enemies take Thy name in vain. 14 Let the iniquity of his fathers be remembered before the LORD, And do not let the sin of his mother be blotted out. But when a wicked man rules, people groan. July 4, 2017. First, God is a God who is characterized by lovingkindness (vv. Powers that have vowed not to allow . 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. In the name of Jesus, I silence foundational evil voice speaking against my destiny. May 2016 (9) While the prayers of David are severe, his personal actions toward his enemies was gracious and kind. Hello world! 61-62. They band together against the life of the righteous and condemn the innocent to death. May creditors seize his entire estate, and strangers take all he has earned. 5:7; James 2:13). Protect me, O Lord, from the craftiness of the enemy, and save . 12:17-21), he uses an Old Testament passage from the Book of Deuteronomy as his proof-text (Rom. December 2017 Dear Father, You provided your holy monk, Benedict, as a leader and master in the spiritual life for a countless number of followers. I shall not die sudden death in the name of Jesus. They are pleas for vengeance, justice, and equity for those unable to defend themselves. The problem we face in Psalm 109 is not restricted to this psalm, however. The Old and New Testaments teach the same truths. 28:1-14). He will not judge you for telling Him how you feel. The Lord supports the afflicted; He brings down the wicked to the ground (Ps. Biggest Christian Prayer and Bible Website, In a family where ancestors worshipped different idols and made promises to those idols, children from the lineage of those ancestors can grow up to face loud, wicked foundational voices and problems. Advent The Response to Justice (58:10-11) A. The world we live in today is filled with wickedness, and until we arise and resist the wickedness of the devil through aggressive prayers, the devil will continue to win, but that can never happen. Pray and declare that the work of your hand is blessed and is enjoying divine prosperity, in Jesus name. My Father uprooted every evil tongue speaking against my glory in the name of Jesus. Oh Lord, expose every works of the wicked and put them to shame and public reproach in Jesus name. 18-20; 763-765; J. Count his prayers as sins. They breathe the spirit of simple faith and childlike trust, which throws itself unreservedly on God. 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. 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. We as believers are accountable when we see evil and we are to speak out against it. While these are pleas for vengeance, justice, and equity the one praying doesnt then go out and carry it out themselves. Haman a very wicked man decided in his wicked mind to destroy a whole nation just because Mordecai, a Jew refused to bow down to him. 200 Derek Kidner, Psalms 1-72 (Downers Grove: Inter-Varsity Press, 1973), pp. We share the problems of others as prayer requests. May they be blotted out of the book of life, and may they not be recorded with the righteous (Ps. December 2018 Our . Judgment is one theme, one aspect of Gods dealings with men, but not the whole. Release fire into the gathering of my detractors in Jesus' name. 10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he had prepared for Mordecai. As, says: Our parents were unfaithful; they did evil in the eyes of the LORD our God and forsook him. December 2014 The Jewish religious system had set aside this law, replacing the truth with their own traditions. My Father, Let the plans of the wicked backfire upon them in Jesus name. Matthew 6:13 is a great example of praying for escape. In fact, when Paul instructs Christians not to take revenge (Rom. No matter how perplexing the problem of imprecatory psalms may be, we cannot easily dismiss them. I dont think it is as possible as we think to separate the sin from the sinner. In so doing each individual was reminded of the seriousness of sin and the dire consequences which accompany it. "For now indeed I find Thy pow'r and Thine alone, Can change the leper's spots And melt the heart of stone." Lord may our cause leaders to call out for cleansing and have melted hearts to follow . Two lessons should be learned from verses 1-5 concerning those against whom imprecations are made: (1) The imprecations which God hears are those which are made by those who have clean hands and a clean heart. Punishment and vengeance belong to God. Calamity will not come upon us." Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. . Ezekiel 34:1-8 ESV / 283 helpful votes Helpful Not Helpful. ; 20:11ff.). They can program people for failure, sudden death, poverty, lack of helpers, failure at the edge of breakthrough, hardship, stagnancy and other negativities that are not part of Gods plan for his children. We are to pray for all leaders while they are in positions of authority; Romans 13:1-5 (NLT)1 Everyone must submit to governing authorities. The Church all over the world to model justice and transparency. Wicked voices from my foundation, telling my heavens to remain closed, I put you in everlasting bondage now in the name of Jesus. 28 Let them curse, but do Thou bless; When they arise, they shall be ashamed, But Thy servant shall be glad. (5) The expressions used are poetic and figurative, and not to be taken literally. May the LORD never forget the sins of his fathers; may his mothers sins never be erased from the record. In the previous verses (6-20) David has made an imprecation against his enemies. Psalm 109 is a similarly unpleasant passage for many. The psalmist who prayed for Gods justice for his enemies also petitioned God for His mercy and lovingkindness. (2) David wrote this psalm but in a carnal state of mind (cf. First, the psalmist is committing the wicked to Gods judgment, not mans. Powers that have vowed never to let me rise, die in the name of Jesus. David, unlike his enemies, was not willing to engage in character-assassination. Protection from the Evil One Prayer. My Father, let all the works and efforts of the wicked against me turn into ashes in Jesus name. August 2020 Let me tell you it must have been some experience to gather as a congregation in days of old and sing Psalm 109. For our civil authorities and all in the service of our courtry, let us pray to the Lord. From the Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom. He is saying, God things are so bad here right now because of this, will you enact vengeance upon them because of their wickedness.. June 13, 2014 Priscilla Van Sutphin. 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. Prayer against suicide as heard on FOCUSED with Angela Duncan, Jan. 26 . Examples of Davids enemies include Doeg the Edomite (Ps. That is why these psalms have been used down through the centuries by suppliants who cry to God out of their concrete situation. Play over 320 million tracks for free on SoundCloud. 11 Let the creditor seize all that he has; And let strangers plunder the product of his labor. This is not the solution to our problem. Verses 26-29 appeal to God for help on the basis of Gods lovingkindness (v.26) and the fact that the deliverance of David will prove that Gods hand is on him to bless him, not to punish him (vv. Categories . So that the righteous will not put forth their hands to do wrong. To some the beauty of Psalm 139 is shattered by these words: O that Thou wouldst slay the wicked, O God; depart from me, therefore, men of bloodshed. God said that the sins of the fathers would be visited on the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate God (Exod. For the authorities do not strike fear in people who are doing right, but in those who are doing wrong. My friend, the beautiful message of the Gospel is that the vengeance for which the psalmist prayed need not fall upon you.