Psalm 11 (Listen)
11:1 In the LORD I take refuge;
how can you say to my soul,
“Flee like a bird to your mountain,
2 for behold, the wicked bend the bow;
they have fitted their arrow to the string
to shoot in the dark at the upright in heart;
3 if the foundations are destroyed,
what can the righteous do?”
4 The LORD is in his holy temple;
the LORD’s throne is in heaven;
his eyes see, his eyelids test the children of man.
5 The LORD tests the righteous,
but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.
6 Let him rain coals on the wicked;
fire and sulfur and a scorching wind shall be the portion of their cup.
7 For the LORD is righteous;
he loves righteous deeds;
the upright shall behold his face.
Devotional:
When the foundations are destroyed, what can the righteous do? (Psalm 11:3 CSB).
As we look at things happening in our culture — moral decay, political tensions, crime, etc., we may feel as if the foundations of life are being destroyed. And when we experience difficulties in our own lives, we may feel that our personal foundations are shaking. When the foundations of life are shaking, we need to remember that God is still in His holy temple. He sees and knows what is happening. He is righteous (verse 7) and a refuge for all who trust in him (verse 1). In what way do you need the Lord to be a refuge for you? Talk to Him about that concern today!
Pray it: Father, thank you for being a strong and steady foundation and refuge no matter what might be going on in the world or in my life. When life is unsteady, help my eyes stay steady on you, knowing that you are watching and working even when I can’t see it. Amen.
Share it: Share a verse or thought from this passage with someone today.