Flipping through some notes stuck in my Bible today I came across this in Psalm 37:12-13:
“The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord Laughs at the wicked for he knows their day is coming.”
Initially, I see that as a statement of a belief in, or at least a hope in, comeuppance. But this concept of comeuppance, us resting assured that “their day is coming” is dangerous, kind of like grabbing a double-edged sword by the blade. Of course, from where I sit or stand I am the “righteous” and the “wicked” is always THEM — “the Lord laughs” at THEM, not me. THEY are the ones whose day is coming!
It occurs to me that this us “us and them” thinking that leads to a world of trouble.” In this I am reminded of Dylan Thomas’ statement: “An alcoholic is someone you don’t like who drinks as much as you.” This is all a matter of perspective. Others have offended me. I have offended others.
Comeuppance? It occurs to me that I should be careful what I wish for – I just might get it.
It occurs to me... 