24 minutes | Wednesday, 20 August 2025
How should Christians handle enemies who seem bent on destruction? Dr. John tackles this challenging question through Psalm 35, where David prays for God to strike down his adversaries. Dr. John distinguishes between personal disputes requiring forgiveness and situations involving genuine wickedness, offering a nuanced approach to praying for justice while longing for God's vindication of the righteous.Reasons for Worship: In a world of political turmoil, personal struggles, and the apparent prosperity of evil, where should believers place their trust? Dr. John’s series on Psalms 33–41 called “Reasons for Worship” explores God’s faithfulness amid life’s challenges. From David’s escapes to his reflections on the wicked, these psalms offer practical wisdom for trusting God, finding hope in desperate circumstances, and keeping faith when evil seems to prevail. This series brings both comfort and challenge, pointing to the God who is completely trustworthy in every season.