Psalm 37:17

"For the arms of the wicked shall be broken,
But the LORD upholds the righteous."

Arms = z roa = arm, figuratively power, strength
Broken = shabar = burst, fig. crush, destroy
Upholds = samak = prop, fig. take hold of, establish, sustain

The ungodly certainly hold the power in the world today.  If we look at some of the things
that are lawful in our country that are contrary to God's Word,we can see that the wicked
are in charge.  Adultery, fornication, abortion, homosexuality and even assisted suicide are
now legal in some states.  Not too many years ago there were laws against all these things and now there is not even any shame in doing these things.  On the other hand there are laws that make it illegal to even speak out against them.  You can be guilty of a 'hate crime' if you are not tolerant of people committing these sins.  Soon preachers in their own churches will not be able to declare the Word of God.

The good news is that God is still in control.  In His time He will crush their strength and
destroy their power.  More good news is that He props us up.  We are able to endure because He has a hold of us and sustains us.

Thanks be to God that He is always more powerful than anything the devil can try to throw at us.  The LORD is always faithful and always present.  Even when we mess up, He is always ready to forgive us and He always loves us.

The Message Bible says, "For the wicked are moral weaklings, but the righteous are
God-strong."

May the LORD bless you real good!
Toni Tilley
( www.iwillrejoice.net )