"I'll fight for you."
In California, we have this TV commercial. It's an advertisement for a personal injury attorney. Now, if I needed someone to represent me – I'm not thinking I would go to this guy. He's a little "creepy" – just sayin'.
But I love his tagline –
"I'll fight for you."
Today's "Bible Pick 'Ems" landed me in Psalms 35. It's one of the imprecatory psalms. The word "imprecatory" means cursing.
These are psalms that call upon God to deal with enemies. To some ears, these psalms might sound extremely harsh.
But, let's be honest.
When we feel like we're being attacked, don't we want a little *harsh* to come to the rescue?
Psalms 35 was written by David – possibly when he was being hunted by Saul.
He is afraid, confused, frustrated.
After all, he was the anointed king – and now he's running for his life?
So where does he turn?
He appeals to God – who is always just:
"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.'" (Psalms 35:1-3)
Are you in a season of life when you feel like you're running from the enemy? Do you feel like you're under attack?
Are you afraid, confused, frustrated?
Do like David did – turn to God.
He'll answer…
"I'll fight for you!"
Stand behind His victory…
…and you will stand firm!
I close with the words of Charles H. Spurgeon – his commentary on the beginning of Psalm 35:
"Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me. Plead against those who plead against me; strive with my strivers; contend with my contenders…beat them at their own weapons. Every saint of God shall have this privilege: the accuser of the brethren shall be met by the Advocate of the saints.
Fight against them that fight against me. If my advisers try force as well as fraud, be a match for them; oppose thy strength to their strength. Jesus does this for all his beloved -- for them he is both intercessor and champion; whatever aid they need they shall receive from him, and in whatever manner they are assaulted they shall be effectually defended. Let us not fail to leave our case into the Lord's hand. Vain is the help of man, but ever effectual is the interposition of heaven. What is here asked for as a boon, may be regarded as a promise to all the saints; in judgment they shall have a divine advocate, in warfare a divine protection."
"When in doubt, search God out!"
Hi Sharon,
ReplyDeleteYes here's to standing behind victory. Thank you for this
Hugs Nita.
I think of the verse, "do not be discouraged because of this vast army. The battle is not yours, but the Lord's."
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful that He is always there to fight our battles.
I am glad he's on my side and will fight for me and always knows what is best for me!!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize these were imprecatory psalms, I learned something new today, thanks Sharon!
betty
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ReplyDeleteI love this particular psalm. Maybe because I'm too chicken to fight my own battles. I think it's awesome that instead of saying, "Give *me* the strength to fight this battle", he went straight to the source. Lord, YOU can do it. I can't. He'll fight for us. Not just with us, but FOR. LOVE that!
ReplyDeleteNita - Standing alongside you, dear friend! Behind a victory already won!
ReplyDeleteJoan - Love that verse! Yes, what encouraging comfort to know that He is always there, fighting our battles for us. And He always wins!
Betty - Glad you learned something new! And there won't be a pop quiz! I love that when the Lord fights my battles, He does it with my best interests at heart!
Peggy - I SO enjoyed this! Thanks for doing all that research - and yes, I loved it! You always find just the right things to say. Insightful and timely words - I always appreciate them. Yes, He would say, "I AM" - and really, what else is there to say?! :)
Jennie - I'm a big chicken scaredy-cat, too. And I don't fight very well at all. So, I'm with you - going to the source, and letting Him do the fighting. I'll just stand behind Him and His Word!
GOD BLESS!