Re: Verse reading–Psalm 118 (day six)
“The Lord is with me. . . I will look in triumph on my enemies. (vs 7) Assertiveness is a good thing. In the right moment, it is a Christ-like thing. It is not a sin to “overcome the world” or even desire to. Sometimes I get fuzzy on this point. I remember Christ’s teaching on loving enemies. I also remember Him cleansing the temple and publically confronting the Pharisees. Maybe I don’t always know HOW to balance these two responsibilities. I do know that I MUST balance these two responsibilities. Psalm 118 assumes that we recognize the tension that exists between the Lord and this rebellious world. There is a war going on. Being passive or apologetic is not an option. Assertiveness is (can be) a good thing. On Monday, Memorial Day, I will be grateful for people who did not back down from a fight. I will also remember that the same is required of me.
