Call It What It Is
Reflections from Psalm 10
For two long years, I faced political resistance, disrespect, and spiritual suppression in a culture where I never thought was possible—but when my Christian counselor told me to call it what it is—spiritual warfare, it all clicked. Like David in Psalm 10, I learned to name evil for what it was, not to play the victim, and to bring it all into God’s throne room. And just like David, I ended in trust—knowing my justice wasn’t dependent on man, but on the God who sees, hears, and acts.
Psalm 10: David Called It What It Was
This morning, Psalm 10 brought that season to mind. David isn’t afraid to name evil for what it is. He doesn’t sugarcoat injustice. Some scholars, including Augustine, believed this psalm prophetically described the Antichrist. That’s how vivid and confronting David’s language is.
But even with all that weight, David ends with trust:
“You, LORD, hear the desire of the afflicted;
you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,
defending the fatherless and the oppressed,
so that mere earthly mortals will never again strike terror.”
—Psalm 10:17–18
What Did David Do?
1. He called it what it was.
David saw evil clearly. But instead of becoming a victim or taking vengeance into his own hands, he brought it into the throne room for the King of Kings to handle.
2. He didn’t hold back.
Sometimes, especially in modern Christian culture, we sanitize our prayers. We hold back our frustration or pain. But David doesn't. He spares no detail. And God honors that honesty.
3. He ended with trust.
David may not have seen justice on earth—but he knew justice would come, because he knew the God who is just.
How Does This Apply to Us?
Never Finished Challenge: Call It What It Is
We live in a world where evil is real—and it will often try to extinguish your mission, calling, and heart for God.
So:
Call it what it is.
Take it to God.
Take it to trusted community.
If you don’t have community, bring it to your pastor.
No pastor? My door is open.
Just make sure you take it to the Lord first.
Don’t hold back. He didn’t ask for part of you—He asked for all of you.
We give everything to counselors, mentors, and coaches… why not the Counselor?
Know His Names. Trust His Heart.
Scripture shows David referring to God by at least 10–12 different names. These aren’t random titles—they reflect who God is. David had spent so much time with the Lord that he could trust Him, even when surrounded by injustice and pain.
So can you.
What Does Today Say About God?
He is sovereign.
I get so wrapped up in the mission that I forget who gave me the mission.
And yet—He keeps inviting me to come.
He lovingly hears me, time and time again.
He wants all of me.
Thank you, Jesus.