Day 1 · God’s Enemies Are Scattered
Psalm 68:1–14
1God arises. His enemies are scattered, and those who hate Him flee His presence. 2As smoke is blown away, You will drive them out; as wax melts before the fire, the wicked will perish in the presence of God. 3But the righteous will be glad and rejoice before God; they will celebrate with joy. 4Sing to God! Sing praises to His name. Exalt Him who rides on the clouds — His name is the LORD— and rejoice before Him. 5A father of the fatherless, and a defender of the widows, is God in His holy habitation. 6God settles the lonely in families; He leads the prisoners out to prosperity, but the rebellious dwell in a sun-scorched land. 7O God, when You went out before Your people, when You marched through the wasteland, Selah 8the earth shook and the heavens poured down rain before God, the One on Sinai, before God, the God of Israel. 9You sent abundant rain, O God; You refreshed Your weary inheritance. 10Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor. 11The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it: 12“Kings and their armies flee in haste; she who waits at home divides the plunder. 13Though you lie down among the sheepfolds, the wings of the dove are covered with silver, and her feathers with shimmering gold.” 14When the Almighty scattered the kings in the land, it was like the snow falling on Zalmon.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
In verses 1–3, what two images from nature or daily life describe how the wicked vanish when God arises?
Apply
God is described as a father to the fatherless who settles the lonely; how can you reach out to someone who feels isolated this week?
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