ECWA Food for the Day – 8th July, 2025

TUESDAY, 8 JULY

TEXT: PSALM 10:1-11

TOPIC: THE TOUGHEST QUESTION

Here, the psalmist opens with this common question humanity asks in times of trouble: “Where is God?” He appears to be in a state of despair and disappointment as he contrasts his plight with the apparent success of the wicked. 

This theological conundrum of the prosperity of the wicked has turned many people into atheists. This same question puzzled the authors of the book of Job and Psalm 73.

We would like to live in a world where high morals would guarantee the success and happiness of all. But as the psalmist reminds us, this is not always the case. However, our God is a just King and is keeping account of evil. 

The Bible, in Revelation 22:11, gives this assurance: “Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong. Let the vile; continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be a holy person continue to be holy. 

Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give each person according to what they have done” (Rev. 22:11-12).

QUESTION

Are you disturbed by what appears to be the success of the wicked?

PRAYER

I am comforted, dear Lord, by the fact that one day, You will judge and reward every deed with justice.