Our God

Psalms 48-50

Our God approaches and he is not silent. He doesn't sneak up on us quietly on tiptoes to catch us in sin, because his omniscience tells him all he needs to know. He calls on the heavens above and earth below to witness the judgment of his people. He requires no corroboration from man, for all creation has seen man's misdeeds. He does not need our sacrificial bulls and rams for he owns the cattle on a thousand hills, and even if he were to be hungry, he would not need our offerings. All he really wants from us is thankfulness and obedience. Our counter-offer of perfect recitation of his laws and pretend obedience cannot fool him, nor does it amuse him. Pity the man that mistakes God's temporary silence for approval or nonchalance, for the wicked will be rebuked, and no one will be able to help them. Our God is a Mighty God, who saves the righteous. Do we desire his salvation?