The Guide for the Week
December 15-21st 2024
The Third Week of Advent
Bible Passage for the Week
Proverbs 30:11-20
Ephesians 6
Acts 7:17-43
Psalm 7
Verse to Memorize
Matthew 22:37-39
Westminster Shorter Catechism
Q. 43. What is the preface to the ten commandments?
A. The preface to the ten commandments is in these words, I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage.
Q. 44. What doth the preface to the ten commandments teach us?
A. The preface to the ten commandments teacheth us, That because God is the Lord, and our God, and Redeemer, therefore we are bound to keep all his commandments.
Who to pray for
Church: Trinity Reformed Church
Pastor Jody Killingsworth
Ministry: Michael Foster Romania
Civil Magistrate: President Joe Biden
Notes for Parents
Psalm 7:17 - "I will give thanks to the Lord according to His righteousness And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High."
David cries out in Psalm 7 with a heart raw and unfiltered. He’s being accused unjustly, slandered by enemies who twist the truth. In his desperation, David turns not to vengeance, but to the God who judges righteously. He knows something we too often forget: there’s only one Judge who never errs, who sees every hidden motive, every concealed thought. And it’s to Him that David entrusts his case.
This is a Psalm of appeal, but it’s also a Psalm of confidence. David knows he’s not perfect—he acknowledges that if he’s guilty of wrongdoing, he deserves punishment (verse 3-5). Yet, he also knows God’s righteousness far exceeds human justice. He cries out for deliverance not because of his own merit, but because of God’s character. David clings to this truth: the Lord Most High is a shield for the upright in heart, and He will bring wickedness to its rightful end.
We, too, face slander, betrayal, and injustice in this fallen world. But Psalm 7 reminds us not to be consumed with vindicating ourselves. God calls us to live righteously, trusting Him to be our defender. He is the One who weighs hearts and minds, and His judgments are perfect. Rest in that.
And here’s the deeper challenge: can you, like David, not only trust God but also give thanks while you wait for His justice? It’s one thing to cry out in desperation; it’s another to praise Him while the battle rages. David ends Psalm 7 with thanksgiving—not because his situation is resolved, but because he knows God will act according to His righteousness.
Brothers and sisters, remember this: God is still the Judge today. He hasn’t forgotten you. He sees every wrong, every lie, every injustice you endure. But don’t just wait for Him to act—live in obedience now. If you’re a father, lead your family with integrity, even when the world mocks biblical manhood. If you’re a mother, nurture your children in the faith, even when society belittles your efforts. If you’re in the workplace, labor as unto the Lord, even if your boss is unjust.
Whatever your role, walk uprightly. Trust the One who judges rightly, who defends His people, and who brings ultimate justice. And while you wait? Praise Him. Thank Him. Sing to the name of the Lord Most High. That’s how we fight our battles—on our knees, with hearts fixed on the only Judge whose verdict is eternal.
Now, get to work. Serve Christ wherever He’s placed you. Whether it’s leading worship, scrubbing floors, or navigating work meetings, do it all for His glory. And trust this: in His time, God will vindicate the faithful.