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God Defeats The Enemy!

God Defeats The Enemy!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God is their helper. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When facing overwhelming odds, some people give up. Although David had enemies seeking to kill him, David, the psalmist, appeals to God.

In Psalm 54:1-7 (ESV), David’s appeal includes prayer, offering, being saved from trouble, and ends in triumph.

“O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

Are you outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Stop. Reread Psalm 54. God delivers from every trouble.

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Tempted to Envy Evildoers?

Tempted to Envy Evildoers?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who might be tempted to envy and associate with evildoers.

Criminals can develop a reputation.

Some misguided individuals will actually idolize these bad people.

I once knew a man who had been an undercover police officer. His job was to aid in the arrest and conviction of criminals.

Proverbs 24:1-2 (ESV) warns against envying and even wanting to “hang out” evil ones.

“Be not envious of evil men,
nor desire to be with them,
for their hearts devise violence,
and their lips talk of trouble.”

Don’t envy evil ones and stay away from them. If are in proximity to someone who is evil, take action to flee.

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Keep Your Mouth and Your Tongue!

Keep Your Mouth and Your Tongue!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who keep their mouth and their tongue. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Do you ever recall hearing a comment or comments when someone said something that was inappropriate?

There is an idiomatic expression about someone who sticks their foot in their mouth.

King Solomon in Proverbs 21:23 (ESV) offers wise advice.

“Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue
keeps himself out of trouble.”

Be careful to think before you speak, watch what you say, and guard your words.

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In the Midst of Trouble?

In the Midst of Trouble?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know you walk with them in the midst of trouble. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Ever need an antidote for trouble. Look to the psalms.

Psalm 23:4 (ESV) says,

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.”

Psalm 138:4-8 (ESV) includes a phrase that parallels Psalm 23:4,
“Though I walk in the midst of trouble.”

“All the kings of the earth shall give you thanks, O Lord,
for they have heard the words of your mouth,
and they shall sing of the ways of the Lord,
for great is the glory of the Lord.
For though the Lord is high, he regards the lowly,
but the haughty he knows from afar.

Though I walk in the midst of trouble,
you preserve my life;
you stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies,
and your right hand delivers me.
The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me;
your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever.
Do not forsake the work of your hands.”

Fear not! Got will walk with you through the darkest times. Pray. He will draw near.

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Cried to the Lord?

Cried to the Lord?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for anyone who has cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress.

Verses 6, 13, 19, and 28 of Psalm 107 (ESV) are the same:

“Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble,
and he delivered them from their distress.”

Turn on the nightly news, and it seems everywhere there is trouble. How comforting to know the Lord delivers from distress. Are you experiencing trouble? Ask God to walk with you through the trial.

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God is Their Helper?

God is Their Helper?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know God is their helper. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When facing overwhelming odds, some people give up. Although David had enemies seeking to kill him, David appeals to God.

In Psalm 54:1-7 (ESV), David’s message includes prayer, offering, being saved from trouble, and ends in triumph.

“O God, save me by your name,
and vindicate me by your might.
O God, hear my prayer;
give ear to the words of my mouth.

For strangers have risen against me;
ruthless men seek my life;
they do not set God before themselves. Selah

Behold, God is my helper;
the Lord is the upholder of my life.
He will return the evil to my enemies;
in your faithfulness put an end to them.

With a freewill offering I will sacrifice to you;
I will give thanks to your name, O Lord, for it is good.
For he has delivered me from every trouble,
and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

Are you outnumbered? Feeling overwhelmed? Stop. Reread Psalm 54. God delivers from every trouble.

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