Today, let us look at one of God's precious promises found in
Psalms 35:1-3. In Psalms 35:1-3, there are precious promises of which we all
need to hold onto, which says, "Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that
strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
2 Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.
3 Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that
persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation."
Are you faced with adversity or difficulties beyond your
strength today? If you are, here are a few types that can help you through your
struggles.
1. Let us take a moment to memorize these verses. This chapter
is a prayer of divine protection and support, and not one of seeking revenge or
asking God to act as a champion or advocate in your struggle.
2. This is a prayer for God to personally and powerfully
"plead your cause" and "fight against them that fight against
you.
3. This psalm is a cry for divine intervention in times of
conflict and persecution, emphasizing that God is the ultimate defender of the
faithful, a concept that aligns with trusting God for justice and deliverance
from your oppressors.
4. The verse's powerful imagery of God taking up "shield
and buckler" and "spear" to fight against enemies is a clear
representation of God as a strong protector. This theme resonates with many
Bible teachings on faith and reliance on God.
5. While the psalm employs strong language, the underlying
message is one of trust that God will execute justice.
6. This psalm can be understood in a spiritual context, as it
is seen in the New Testament, where the battle is not against flesh and blood.
Ephesians 6:12 says, "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of
this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." In this light,
the psalm becomes a powerful prayer for spiritual defense against the enemies
of your faith.
7. This psalm denounces the enemies of God and His people and
brings down curses upon their heads. The tone of such psalms seems
contradictory to the spirit that Christ declared should govern our attitude
toward an enemy. Matthew 5:44.
Let us read Psalm 35:1,9,10 together, which says, "Plead
my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight
against me...And my soul shall be joyful in the Lord: it shall rejoice in his
salvation. All my bones shall say, Lord, who is like unto thee, which
deliverest the poor from him that is too strong for him, yea, the poor and the
needy from him that spoileth him?"
As we can see through these texts, "Justice brings relief to any afflicted soul. But the relief should not come from seeing the enemy afflicted in return. The relief is purely because the affliction is no more. A vengeful person would, however, rejoice at the suffering of his or her enemy. This is not what the gospel instructs. God is a God of Justice who can go to any length to secure justice for us by punishing those who afflict us, but like the Psalmist, we must allow God to plead our cause.
Today, you may be facing an eviction, a court sentence, or a difficult situation. Whatever your problem is, know that God can help you. The Bible teaches that faith in God can be a powerful source of strength in the face of overwhelming challenges. More importantly, let us never forget that we wrestle not against flesh and blood. So, the preoccupation with the thought of having human enemies is an obsession from which we must be delivered. They are only enemies of us as long as they are working against God's will. But if they repent and give their hearts back to God and work with him to help his children, God would spare them His wrath. Do you have enemies that are becoming too strong for you? If this message is speaking to you, remember, God is stronger and ever ready to help you overcome your enemies.
Prayer for the day:
Heavenly Father, bring justice and joy to my heart speedily
today. And deliver me from all oppressors that are stronger than me, but most
of all, save my soul in your kingdom, in the name of Yeshua. Amen.
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