Pastor Jonathan Pokluda Points to Psalm 37 in Addressing Social Media Critics: ‘Do Not Fret Because of Those Who Are Evil’

BY : Michael Foust | ChristianHeadlines.com Contributor

A Texas pastor who has faced criticism on social media over a recent sermon says he has taken solace in Psalm 37 and in the outpouring at Asbury University.

The video of the sermon illustration received 2.4 million views.

Pokluda addressed the social media controversy during a Sunday sermon, saying he had read comments from individuals who “hate Christianity and hate pastors.”

“I’d love to say that stuff doesn’t bother me one bit, but it does, because I’m human, and it just feeds all of those insecurities,” he said, describing himself as “defeated.”

Pokluda, though, said he received encouragement at the Asbury University outpouring and sensed God speaking to him. He waited two hours to enter the chapel, he said.

“They’re singing and sharing stories … and the Lord just says, ‘Get in the Word, get in the Word.'”

The pastor said he sensed God guiding him to Psalm 37.

Psalm 37 says, “Do not fret because of those who are evil, or be envious of those who do wrong. For like the grass, they will soon wither. Like green plants, they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good. Dwell in the land, and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and He will give you the desires of your heart.'”

The pastor added, “I just was thankful that He had created that pasture that Psalm 37 talked about – that space to find His goodness.”