The psalmist devotes more than half of Psalm 10 to talk about how the wicked, haughty man seems to have his way. The wicked is arrogant and greedy; oppressive towards the weak; full of curses, lies, and threats; lodging trouble and evil under his tongue; lying in wait to attack and kill the helpless; and worst of all, far from God's laws and with no room for God. Yet, it appears as if God just doesn't care and will let the wicked man have his way with deceit, thievery, and murder...
Living in this world, I cannot help feeling the same way at times. When I see people with contriving, scheming hearts and seemingly evil intentions seem to have their ways, the natural question is "Why, Lord?" I still accept the Lord's sovereignty and wait for His time, but sometimes the wait is difficult.
But surely the Lord is in control. He is King and controls history. He controls how nations will fare and how people will be held accountable. Evil doers and haughty people will be held accountable even in this world and on the Lord's day of judgment.
King Nebuchadnezzar was a proud king that built the Babylonian empire. One night as he was walking on the roof of his royal palace, he marvelled at all that he had accomplished with his mighty power and for the glory of his majesty. He had been warned about his wickedness and oppression, but did not repent. At the height of his arrogance, the king's royal authority was taken away from him and he was driven from people to live among the wild ... until he looked up to Heaven and acknowledged the sovereignty of God the Most High. (Daniel 4).
Yes, the Lord is in control. He is sovereign. He is in command of history of nations and history of people. He will hold the wicked people accountable and punish them. He will hear the desire of the afflicted and hear their cry. He will defend the fatherless and the oppressed. Yes, Lord, you are my Shield and I put my trust in you to do justice and extend your mercy to me.
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