Cry out for the transformation of society
Psalm 10:12-18
‘The Lord is King for ever and ever’ (v.16a). God is in ultimate control of the universe. Yet the writer also cries out to God: ‘Time to get up, God – get moving’ (v.12a, MSG). He prays, in effect, that God’s kingdom will come on earth. When God gets moving, ‘The reign of terror is over, the rule of the gang lords is ended’ (v.18b, MSG).
The psalmist prays in particular for social justice. He prays for those who are:
Helpless (v.12)
Troubled (v.14)
Grieving (v.14)
Victims (v.14)
Fatherless (v.14,18)
Homeless (v.18, MSG)
Oppressed (v.18).
If you want to see God’s kingdom come and society transformed, these are the people you must be concerned about.
Tim Barker
