April 25

 
Psalm 73, 77, 78
David struggled with the same questions we ask today, why do the wicked prosper? And then he answers his question with a look at the historical record, along with a supplied vision of our eternal destinies. History demonstrates that the wicked do eventually come to ruin, while those who follow the Lord receive blessings that transcend the trappings of mortality. David demonstrates how God worked through the faithlessness of Israel and their evil neighbors to bring David to the throne and peace and prosperity to Israel during his reign. Romans 8:28 hadn't been written at that time, but David understood the principle Paul was reminding the followers of Christ. "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."