Psalm 50:1-6 “A Psalm by Asaph. The Mighty One, God, the LORD, speaks, and calls the earth from sunrise to sunset. Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines out. Our God comes, and does not keep silent. A fire devours before him. It is very stormy around him. He calls to the heavens above, to the earth, that he may judge his people: ‘Gather my saints together to me, those who have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.’ The heavens shall declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. Selah.”

Even though God’s people are special, here the whole earth is called to account. All are responsible before God, but His chosen have a greater level of responsibility and therefore judgment – at least in this life. With great privilege comes great responsibility. We would do well to remember that!

1 Peter 4:17 “For the time has come for judgement to begin with the household of God. If it begins first with us, what will happen to those who don’t obey the Good News of God?”

Did you catch some of the imagery here? God is the Mighty One. A fire devours before Him. It is stormy all around Him. He is majestic and awe inspiring!

For additional worship: Psalm 50 (Koine Music)