Our Deliverer

Read Psalm
140:1-13

King David was going through another battle. He needed deliverance from an
attacking enemy. "Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men; preserve me from violent
men, who plan evil things in their hearts; they continually gather together for
war. They sharpen their tongues like a serpent; the poison of asps is under
their lips. Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from
violent men" (vv. 1-4). David's enemies had hidden snares to trap him.

What do you do when you face this situation--when evil, violent, lying people
are busy setting traps for you? Remember that God hears you. "I said to the
Lord: 'You are my God; hear the voice of my supplications, O Lord"' (v. 6). God
also strengthens you. "O God the Lord, the strength of my salvation, You have
covered my head in the day of battle" (v. 7). If you have to do battle against
the Enemy today, let God outfit you in the armor you need. Finally, God
vindicates you. David prayed that God would vindicate him and that his enemies'
own sins would destroy them.

David concluded by giving thanks to the Lord. "I know that the Lord will
maintain the cause of the afflicted, and justice for the poor. Surely the
righteous shall give thanks to Your name; the upright shall dwell in Your
presence" (vv. 12,13). The battle over, he said, "One day I am going to dwell in
Your presence, where there will be no more lying, slandering, battling, fighting
or sinning." We will enjoy the peace of God forever.

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If you are a believer, God has already delivered you from the penalty of sin.
Today He works to deliver you from sin's effects. Perhaps enemies are slandering
your reputation. Call upon the Lord for help. He will hear you, strengthen you
and vindicate you. Let Him give you the victory today.

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