Meditation on the Trial of Accusation: (In Light of Psalm 109, Grail Translation)

“Appoint a wicked man against him; let an accuser stand at his right.”

— Psalm 109:6

The psalmist gives voice to a mystery known to every soul that seeks God with sincerity: that the deeper one turns toward the Light, the more relentless become the forces of darkness. When the heart clings to God in poverty and obedience, the demons assemble as accusers. They stand at the right hand, imitating the posture of the angel, but their words are venom. They slander what is pure, distort what is holy, and twist every act of faith into seeming folly.

In such moments the soul finds itself standing with Christ before the tribunal of men and spirits alike. “He trusted in God; let God deliver him if He loves him.” The same accusation echoes across time, whispered by demons in the stillness of the heart. They mock trust, they deride love, they question Providence. And yet, like the Psalmist, the soul must turn its face toward God and cry out:

“Help me, Lord my God; save me because of your love.

Let them know that this is your hand, that You, O Lord, have done it.”

This cry of trust becomes the fire that consumes the accusations. For humility is the only answer to slander. The demons roar against those who seek stillness, because humility leaves them no foothold. When the soul confesses, “There is no good in me—only what You give,” the enemy’s words fall silent. The accusing spirits thrive on pride and self-justification; when none is found, they wither in impotence.

The Lord Himself endured their malice. He was silent before His accusers, bearing the contempt of men and demons alike, that every soul might learn the strength of trust in the Father. In this silence the believer discovers victory—not the triumph of argument or defense, but of love.

So when the shadows close in and the heart feels surrounded by unseen voices, let the prayer of the Psalmist rise like incense:

“I will greatly thank the Lord with my mouth;

in the midst of the throng I will praise Him.”

Even in desolation, praise becomes exorcism. The remembrance of God dispels the darkness. The lips that speak His Name draw near the angels once more.

Therefore, take courage, O soul. Endure the trial. Let their accusations drive you deeper into the mercy of God. He who once stood silent before His accusers now stands beside you. He alone can say to the raging spirits: Be silent. And in the hush that follows, His love will fill the heart again, gentle and unshaken.