Psalm 75:1-5 “For the Chief Musician. To the tune of ‘Do Not Destroy.’ A Psalm by Asaph. A song. We give thanks to you, God. We give thanks, for your Name is near. Men tell about your wondrous works. When I choose the appointed time, I will judge blamelessly. The earth and all its inhabitants quake. I firmly hold its pillars. Selah. I said to the arrogant, ‘Don’t boast!’ I said to the wicked, ‘Don’t lift up the horn. Don’t lift up your horn on high. Don’t speak with a stiff neck.’ ”

We go from the Psalmist’s voice to God’s in this passage. Here, Asaph recognizes the closeness of God and gives thanks because He is near! (Aren’t you thankful that God is near?)

Psalm 145:18 “The LORD is near to all those who call on him, to all who call on him in truth.”

Of course, that nearness implies coming judgment as well. But we can trust in God’s judgment, because He judges blamelessly. The wicked should tremble! This could refer to the coming judgment at the end of time, or any time God chooses to make His judgment know.

For additional worship: Give Thanks (Don Moen)