Read: Psalm 3
There are times in every person's life when they face a series of unfortunate events. These events may include job loss, school frustrations, and disunity in one's church. Often during a series of unfortunate events, friends turn into enemies. Employers become the enemy of the employee, teachers and professors become enemies of the students, and church leadership becomes the enemy of the faithful members.
Christians begin to wrestle with their flesh nature. The desire for vengeance becomes strong. However, God says that vengeance is His (Romans 12:19) and Christians are not to wrestle with other people or flesh and blood (Ephesians 6:12).
David struggled with his enemies, and in the case of Psalm chapter three, his enemy truly was his own flesh in blood. His enemy was his son Absalom. In Psalm three, it is written that God is the shield or defender; God is the sustainer; and God is the deliverer. Verse seven is especially a favorite among all who look to God for vengeance. It says, “Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked (Psalm 3:7).” One has to love that verse! Vengeance, refuge, and peace can be found in God the defender, sustainer, and deliverer. Praise God!
Questions:
Are you letting God fight your battles for you, or are you still trying to win them on your own merit? What else must you surrender in order for God to be in complete control of your life?
