Lord Have Mercy!
Lord Have Mercy!
Scripture: Psalm 123
CONTEXT: Some scholars place this Psalm during the time of Nehemiah in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. The vocabulary of this Psalm matches that of Nehemiah 4.
CRY: The Psalmist notes the pain of contempt and injustice, and he asks for mercy!
WHAT IS THE RESPONSE TO INJUSTICE AND/OR DISTRESS?
Humble ourselves before God and ask for His help.
Express a willingness to learn the lessons that only come through suffering and distress.
Know that God is a God of mercy and grace.
Trust God to act in His time.
There are times when God will use us as instruments to address injustice in our society or in the lives of others.