Psalm 94:8-15 “Consider, you senseless amongst the people; you fools, when will you be wise? He who implanted the ear, won’t he hear? He who formed the eye, won’t he see? He who disciplines the nations, won’t he punish? He who teaches man knows. The LORD knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile. Blessed is the man whom you discipline, LORD, and teach out of your law, that you may give him rest from the days of adversity, until the pit is dug for the wicked. For the LORD won’t reject his people, neither will he forsake his inheritance. For judgement will return to righteousness. All the upright in heart shall follow it.”

God knows us. He knows that we’re dull of eyes and dull of heart. He knows that our thoughts are futile. If we’re unwilling to learn the easy way, He teaches us the hard way: through adversity. That’s actually a blessing! Because we’re His we can trust that He’ll preserve us and judge the wicked. God’s faithfulness should encourage us to follow Him!

1 Corinthians 3:18-20 “Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise amongst you in this world, let him become a fool that he may become wise. For the wisdom of this world is foolishness with God. For it is written, ‘He has taken the wise in their craftiness.’ And again, ‘The Lord knows the reasoning of the wise, that it is worthless.’ ”

For additional worship: Will You Not Listen? (Michael Card)