How can Psalm 109:28 encourage us to focus on God's blessings over curses? Situating Psalm 109:28 • David faces slander and hateful curses, yet he anchors his heart in God’s unchanging character. • The verse reads, “Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.” (Psalm 109:28) • Two realities are contrasted: human cursing versus divine blessing. God’s verdict overrides every hostile word. Certainties We Can Stand On • God’s blessing is active, personal, and stronger than any curse. (Genesis 12:3) • The Lord vindicates His servants; shame falls on the accuser, joy on the faithful. (Isaiah 54:17) • What God blesses stays blessed; no human tongue can annul it. (Numbers 23:20) Shifting Our Focus to Blessing • Remember the Source: “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” (James 1:17) • Replace retaliation with blessing: “Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.” (Romans 12:14) • Follow Christ’s example: “When He was reviled, He did not retaliate.” (1 Peter 2:23) • Expect God to turn curses into blessings: “He turned the curse into a blessing for you, because the LORD your God loves you.” (Deuteronomy 23:5) Practical Ways to Live Psalm 109:28 1. Speak words of life. Use the priestly blessing (Numbers 6:24-26) over family, friends, and even adversaries. 2. Rehearse God’s promises aloud when opposition rises. 3. Keep a “blessing journal” marking daily evidences of God’s favor. 4. Align your attitude with rejoicing, not resentment: “Your servant will rejoice.” 5. Intercede for those who curse you; ask God to reveal His goodness to them. (Luke 6:28) Promises That Anchor Hope • “No weapon formed against you shall prosper.” (Isaiah 54:17) • “Do not repay evil with evil… but with blessing.” (1 Peter 3:9) • “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law.” (Galatians 3:13) Living the Blessing-Focused Life • God’s blessing is stronger than any hostile word. • His justice brings eventual shame to unrepentant accusers. • Joy waits for the servant who chooses to dwell on what the Lord is doing rather than on what enemies are saying. Resting in these truths, Psalm 109:28 becomes a daily invitation to fix our eyes on the Lord’s favor and to overflow with the same blessing He lavishes on us. |
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