Key Verse: “Oh let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end, but ESTABLISH THE JUST, for the righteous God tests the hearts and minds.” (v.9)
Key Theme: “Wake up my God and bring JUSTICE.” (v.6) (Perhaps racial tension?)
Key Descriptives of God: Just; an Honest Judge; My Shield; Ruler of the Nations
The Psalms cover periods of David’s life from before he was king all the way until late in his rule. Sometimes a subheading reveals to us a clue as to when it was and sometimes we just have to speculate/revelate. The subheading to Psalm 7, is very key to the message of this Psalm. It says, “A psalm of David, which he sang to the Lord concerning the words of Cush of the tribe of Benjamin.” This Cush is never mentioned before or afterward. Something he has said to David has troubled him and has sourced these words that David has also turned into a song.
Cush, A Benjamite, is Black
The name Cush means “Black” and all Bible commentators I searched believe he was black. Benjamin was the tribe that King Saul came from. Though Benjamin means “son of my right hand” and was a governmental tribe, all three times when key warriors or leaders were “left-handed” it mentions they were “of the tribe of Benjamin”. (i.e. supposed to be “right” but are “left”). Obviously, nothing wrong at all with being naturally left-handed. Even being “left” politically wasn’t always a clear evil but in today’s world, it is indefensibly so as it is the spectrum aligned with Soros, abortion on demand, lawlessness, anti-religious freedom, etc. So let’s say that Cush is a black voice from rejected Saul’s tribe or caucus. Something he has told David has David feeling defensive and introspective. “If I have done wrong or am guilty of injustice…let them trample me into the ground.” (v.3,5) In verse 8, David says “I am innocent”. In the key verse 9, David speaks of the righteous “God who tests the hearts and minds.” In the NLT it says “For you look deep within the mind and heart, O righteous God.” Verse 11, “God is an honest judge”.
In the liberties I am taking, I find this chapter and focus so relevant to the race matters of today and the championing of Black Lives Matter. As I have said elsewhere “Black Lives Matter” as a truth statement is undeniable and speaks to a felt need in much of the black community (I have also learned there is no such thing as speaking for all blacks). We have an adopted black son, (and now a grandson!) and I have several nieces and nephews who have married blacks (and I performed the wedding ceremonies) so I do have my own connection. Black Lives Matters as an organization is now beyond a shadow of a doubt proven to be highly compromised and funded by the very “swamp” that is the enemy of God and of nations. The day after I posted on this 67-day initiative Soros announced he was giving BLM over 200 million dollars. Still, Soros is targeted to be “touched” by God.
In our personal navigation of the not-easy-to-discuss justice matters of lingering racism, it is commendable to have a heart such as David. As you read Psalm 7 you can almost sense David going back and forth between making sure his own heart is right towards “Cush” matters and then being angry at those who are muddying the waters by mixing a valid message with a sinister agenda- such as BLM. Corrective racism can never source justice. Hatred can never eradicate hatred. Compensatory injustice cannot produce justice. Today, and during this 67-day focus let us walk in this Psalm 7 tension of letting our Honest Judge go “deep within our mind and heart” and of also resisting a demonically-sourced agenda. As verse 12 informs, “If a person does not repent, God will sharpen His sword; He will bend and string His bow.” Whether your sin is dismissing the racial injustices as non-existent, or your sin is the embracing of bitterness and hatred— REPENT! :). If not God WILL sharpen His sword/scalpel and go after your heart in a more intentional way. That is never fun. The date and the numbers for this post (7/20/20 and 7/7) speak to me of an added importance of focus.
Two important and related verses of this Psalm 7.
“GATHER the nations before You. RULE over them from on high. The Lord JUDGES the nations.” (v.7,8a) This is to never forget His place in the days’ narrative. He GATHERS, RULES, and JUDGES entire nations. All nations are presently under an increased gaze and accountability before God.
Now, this:
“The wicked conceive evil; they are pregnant with trouble and give birth to LIES. THEY DIG A DEEP PIT to trap others, THEN FALL INTO IT THEMSELVES. THE TROUBLE THEY MAKE FOR OTHERS BACKFIRES ON THEM. The violence they plan FALLS ON THEIR OWN HEADS.”(v.15,16) “I will thank the Lord BECAUSE HE IS JUST.” (v.17) He rules and He is just. We partner with and are strengthened by that reality. Haman’s noose/news hanging Haman and sons— is what will continue to unfold during these 67 days as part of “His face shining upon us”. This is a blessing to us. For intercessors, this is a good place to plug in and direct it specifically towards leaders of ANTIFA, BLM, and all who muddy the waters and source violence and treachery. America’s “melting pot” will yet produce healing of the races and nations.
Written by: Johnny Enlow
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