Through the Bible Day by Day - Psalms 74:12 - 74:12

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“Plead Thine Own Cause, O God”

Psa 74:12-23

Yet! Psa 74:12, r.v. There is always some compensating and consolatory thought. God is in the background of our thought. Not only the King, but my King, ever working salvation in the midst of the earth. Faith is quickened as she reviews the marvels of the past, or considers the constant forth-putting of God’s power in nature. See Psa 74:12-15.

The dove is a tender emblem of the Church in her simplicity, weakness, and defenselessness; and there is no plea so potent as to remind God of His Covenant, which has been sealed with the blood of the Cross. Though we are utterly unworthy, He cannot deny Himself. Every time we put the cup to our lips in the Holy Supper, we say in effect. Have respect unto the Covenant, Psa 74:20. This is an invincible argument with God. Go over the different items of that Covenant enumerated in Heb 8:1-13. Place your finger on the one that fits your case, and present that at the bank of heaven, endorsed by the countersign of our Lord. See to it that your cause is so identified with God’s that, in soliciting His help, you may be able to add: Arise, O God; plead thine own cause, Psa 74:22. God is faithful to those whom He has called into the fellowship of His Son.