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🎙️ Episode 77 — Psalm Day 16 Today’s Reading: Psalm Day 16 Tomorrow’s Reading: Revelation 16 Intro Good morning, and welcome back to The Morning Meditation Podcast. Grab your Bible and a good cup of coffee, and settle your heart. Today, we are on Psalm Day 16 in our 30-day Psalms reading plan. Tomorrow, we move forward into Revelation chapter 16. Let’s begin by reading today’s portion of Scripture together. Scripture Reading (KJV) Psalm Day 16 — Psalms 79–82 Psalm 79:1 “O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; thy holy temple have they defiled; they have laid Jerusalem on heaps…” (Continue reading Psalm 79 in full) Psalm 80:1 “Give ear, O Shepherd of Israel, thou that leadest Joseph like a flock; thou that dwellest between the cherubims, shine forth.” (Continue reading Psalm 80 in full) Psalm 81:1 “Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob.” (Continue reading Psalm 81 in full) Psalm 82:1 “God standeth in the congregation of the mighty; he judgeth among the gods.” (Continue reading Psalm 82 in full) Story Psalm Day 16 is a powerful reminder that God is not silent when the world is loud with injustice. These psalms were written in moments when God’s people felt surrounded, overrun, and overwhelmed. The temple was defiled. The nation was shaken. Leadership had failed. Justice was crooked. And yet — God was still on the throne. Psalm 80 cries out, “Turn us again, O God.” Psalm 81 shows us that disobedience shuts the door to blessing. Psalm 82 reminds us that God Himself stands in judgment over rulers, nations, and systems that think they answer to no one. The chaos did not cancel God’s authority. The silence did not mean God was absent. And that truth matters — especially when we look ahead to Revelation. 3-Point Reflection 1. God hears the cries of His people Psalm 79 shows us that devastation does not disqualify prayer. When everything looks broken, God still listens. 2. God desires obedience more than ritual Psalm 81 reminds us that religious activity without obedience leads to loss. God wanted to bless Israel — but they would not hearken. 3. God will judge unjust power Psalm 82 makes it clear: earthly authority is temporary. God stands in the congregation, and He judges righteously — even when men do not. Outro Psalm Day 16 teaches us this: God sees. God hears. God judges rightly. Tomorrow, we turn to Revelation 16, where the judgments of God are poured out openly — not in whispers, but in full view of the world. If today’s psalms reminded you that God is still in control, tomorrow’s chapter will show you just how absolute that control truly is. Thanks for listening to The Morning Meditation Podcast. I’ll see you tomorrow.This episode includes AI-generated content.