The Congregation of the Mighty!

Love the first part of this verse.

Psalms 82:1(NKJV)

1    God stands in the congregation of the mighty;      He judges among the £gods.

We do indeed serve a mighty God.  Look at that verse.  Who is "the congregation"?  We are!   

But let's dig a little deeper here.

There is somewhat of a stark difference in the tone of the Old Testament and the tone of the New Testament.  At times it seems almost contradictory.  In this case we have many references in the NT that tell us to be meek.  Here is an example. 

1 Peter 3:15(NKJV)

15But sanctify £the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 

How do we reconcile the contrast between meek and mighty?  Now Scripture tells us that God and Jesus are always in agreement.  Therefore we need to look for an explanation other than contradiction.  And for me at least, it has to be a reasonable explanation.  Not like some I have seen that strain credulity.

Here is my take on it.  We've probably all heard the saying prepare for peace through strength.  I think that is kind of what you see here.  In the NT we are encouraged to be slow to anger and to be forgiving.  That is the meek part.  But meek doesn't equal weak.

Being slow to anger and forgiving doesn't mean you let people walk all over you forever.  There is a point where it is appropriate to turn from meek to mighty.  There is a concept in Scripture called righteous anger.  There is a point where it is morally acceptable, maybe even morally required, that we respond with the mighty righteousness of God.

How do we discern that point?  Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  How do we get the Holy Spirit?  By accepting Jesus as our personal Lord and Savior.

Have you done that yet?  Now is as good a time as any.  Simply ask Jesus to come into your life and guide you.  Let Him know what you are looking for, what you need.  Just have a conversation with Jesus.  "Dear Jesus…."