Psalm 36
In Psalm 36 the course of the wicked is plain to the servant of God: "there is no fear of God before his eyes." He is in fact, as verses 2, 3 and 4 make clear, very far indeed from the true knowledge of God. From such the believer turns to think of, to speak to, the Lord.
"Thy loving kindness is in the heavens, and Thy faithfulness reacheth unto the clouds; Thy righteousness is like the high mountains; Thy judgments are a great deep." In all His ways God is above and beyond puny man (verses 5, 6).
God preserves man and beast, though man has rebelled against Him, and though the world invites His judgment, His loving kindness is such that the sons of men take refuge under the shadow of His wings. We are reminded of His yet more amazing grace in sending His Son into the world to die for poor, unworthy, hell deserving sinners.
Verses 8 and 9 present a living hope, and the confidence of faith; those who put their trust in Him, shall never be disappointed. Life and light are His to give (verse 9).
It is good to see the confidence in God, confidence in Him both as to the outcome for the believer (verses 8, 9), and for the worker of iniquity (verse 12).
Messages of God’s Love 8/17/1930