Today's scripture: Psalm 9:3
We think we live in turbulent times … and we do indeed. However, if you read
the Old Testament, you’ll see what turbulent times really were. David
certainly knew turbulence. Constant wars. Enemies chasing him, seeking his
death.
But he also knew God’s faithfulness. He knew he was God’s anointed king, and
even through his sin and its consequences, David was confident in God’s
ultimate protection. Time and time again, David prayed for victory over his
enemies, and time and time again, God answered his prayer.
But not always. Sometimes the enemy won.
And sometimes the enemy seems to win against us as well. How often has someone
hurt you or maligned you or tried to destroy you? The enemy wins—or at least it
appears so. We pray that he’ll stumble, yet he doesn’t.
At those times, the only thing we can do is exactly what David did: Cry out to
God and trust He’ll protect us—whether or not our enemy stumbles or turns back.
Most importantly, we can remember God is the ultimate Victor!
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