It seems odd to read of the arrogant who speak defiantly against heaven and then find the Lord pouring them a glass of wine:

In the hand of the Lord is a cup full of foaming wine mixed with spices; he pours it out, and all the wicked of the earth drink it down to its very dregs.

But after some investigation, I don’t want a sip.

This cup of boiling wine represents the wrath of God. I’m reminded of the grapes crushed in the great winepress of God’s wrath (Revelation 14:19); or the vintage that drove nations to staggering madness (Jeremiah 25:15-16); or the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

God’s wrath is real. It’s a hard aspect of the character of God to wrap my mind around, but God judges the wicked, both individually and as nations. Sometimes the innocent stumble in it all. I have to trust the Lord knows what he’s doing.

One thing for sure, I don’t want to be on the receiving end of this generous pour.

Psalm 75 in reading the Bible cover to cover in 2022

Photo by Roberta Sorge