The Morning Devotional: Psalm 68:1-3

The Daily Prayer: Psalm 68:1-3

Season 11 | Edition 47
June 1, 2026

SUMMARY: This sermon centers on Psalm 68:1–3, drawing a stark contrast between the ultimate fate of God’s enemies and the enduring joy of the righteous. It emphasizes that while the wicked—symbolized by melting wax and dissipating smoke—will perish before the holy and powerful God, the righteous, who are made right through Christ’s imputed righteousness, will rejoice with jubilant, unshaken joy. The preacher underscores the reality of spiritual warfare, highlighting that believers are pilgrims in a hostile world, opposed by both the ungodly system and Satan, yet assured of divine victory. Rooted in the doctrine of justification by faith alone, the message calls Christians to find hope and strength in Christ, who is their ultimate Captain and the source of their security. The tone is both pastoral and convicting, reminding listeners of their identity in Christ while urging steadfast faith amid present trials.

God shall arise, his enemies shall be scattered;
    and those who hate him shall flee before him!
2 As smoke is driven away, so you shall drive them away;
    as wax melts before fire,
    so the wicked shall perish before God!
3 But the righteous shall be glad;
    they shall exult before God;
    they shall be jubilant with joy!
(Psalm 68:1-3)