What does "flourish like grass" suggest about the temporary success of evildoers? Setting the Scene Psalm 92:7 — “Though the wicked sprout like grass, and all evildoers flourish, they will be forever destroyed.” Why Grass? • Grass pops up quickly after a rainfall, looking lush and vibrant. • In the Near Eastern climate, it also withers just as quickly under the scorching sun (Isaiah 40:6–8). • The psalmist uses an everyday object—here today, gone tomorrow—to paint a picture everyone could grasp. What “Flourish Like Grass” Tells Us about Evil’s Success • Bursting Growth, Brief Life – Evil can surge with startling speed—business schemes, political power, cultural influence, or personal gain. – But grass has no deep root; one hot wind and it shrivels (James 1:10–11). • Surface Beauty, Hidden Fragility – Fresh grass looks impressive but lacks resilience; likewise, wicked achievements lack lasting substance (Psalm 37:1–2). • Certain End, Not in Doubt – “They will be forever destroyed.” The outcome is as sure as the sun rising: God’s judgment will cut them down (Proverbs 24:20). God’s Perspective on Time • We often measure success in days or decades; God measures it in eternity (2 Peter 3:8). • From His vantage point, the flourishing of evil is a fleeting blip, already sentenced to collapse (Psalm 73:18–20). Comfort for the Righteous • Don’t envy short-lived prosperity; your inheritance is enduring (Psalm 92:12–14; Matthew 6:19–20). • Anchor hope in what is rooted in God—“The word of our God stands forever” (Isaiah 40:8). • Persevere in obedience; God’s timeline guarantees that righteousness, not wickedness, has the final word (Galatians 6:9). Living It Out • When evil seems to be winning, remind yourself: it’s just grass—green today, gone tomorrow. • Invest your energy in what outlasts this season: worship, obedience, gospel witness, and love. • Encourage one another with God’s end-game: the wicked “flourish like grass,” but the righteous “flourish like a palm tree” (Psalm 92:12). |
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