Prayer – Lord, thank you that you oppose those who oppose us…and fight for us, rescuing us from our enemies. You are the greatest!
O LORD, oppose those who oppose me. Fight those who fight against me. Put on your armor, and take up your shield. Prepare for battle, and come to my aid. Lift up your spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Let me hear you say, "I will give you victory!" Bring shame and disgrace on those trying to kill me; turn them back and humiliate those who want to harm me. Blow them away like chaff in the wind—a wind sent by the angel of the LORD. Make their path dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them. I did them no wrong, but they laid a trap for me. I did them no wrong, but they dug a pit to catch me. So let sudden ruin come upon them! Let them be caught in the trap they set for me! Let them be destroyed in the pit they dug for me. Then I will rejoice in the LORD. I will be glad because he rescues me. With every bone in my body I will praise him: "LORD, who can compare with you? Who else rescues the helpless from the strong? Who else protects the helpless and poor from those who rob them?" Psalm 35:1-10 (Also read Psalm 35:11-28)
Meditate. David asked the Lord to fight his opponents—we can, too.
David wants to hear the Lord say, “I will give you victory!” Can you imagine the Lord putting on armor and using a spear, javelin and shield to defend you? David had great hope and expectations of the Lord—wanting those who were his enemies to be destroyed. They seem like pretty wicked people—attacking, trying to trap and kill David, although he didn’t harm them. That’s the way it is with political enemies—vicious attacking without cause. David has the right idea—let God handle them and then praise God. No one can compare with the Lord. He protects and rescues the helpless, rich and poor. No matter who they are…if they are on God’s side, then God will rescue them. Good reason to be seeking the Lord God…and asking Him to help you. Are you seeking the Lord? He is an awesome God—no one can compare with Him. Like David—I praise the Lord for His mercy, strength, and devotion to His followers. It is Jesus Christ, our risen Lord and Savior, who rescues the helpless.
Verses of Salvation ~ Then I called on the name of the
LORD: "Please, LORD, save me!" How kind the LORD is! How good he is!
So merciful, this God of ours! The LORD protects those of childlike faith; I
was facing death, and he saved me. Let my soul be at rest again, for the LORD
has been good to me. He has saved me from death, my eyes from tears, my feet
from stumbling. And so I walk in the LORD's presence as I live here on earth! Psalm
116:4-9 
No stumbling wearing these old shoes.
Coins in the Bible: New Testament Stories
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