We are invited to join the audience of the triumphant King as they joyously celebrate His awesome power. In reading this psalm, we sense that these people have just returned victorious in battle, but are well aware that they have accomplished this victory, not by their own hands, but the hand of God. We see in this a picture of a King who has led his people in battle and won. He has seized enemy territory and given it to them as their possession.
Several times in the Bible, we see God taking enemy nations to task on behalf of the Israelites, while the latter stood by, and then picked up the spoils. He led them by His mighty power out of Egyptian captivity into Canaan, which He had promised them (v 4), and delivered it into their hands.
We serve the same God today. He still appoints victory for His children. He still fights our battles when we align ourselves with Him. David puts it this way in Psalm 108:13:
You do not need to fear, because God will fight your enemy on your behalf. All you need do, like a trusty soldier in battle, is ensure you have on your armour. Not only has God promised us the victory, He has supplied the armour so we are not harmed when we face the enemy's attacks. Since we face a battle of a spiritual nature, we clearly will not need to be kitted out in earthly armour. We are given further details in Ephesians 6:
Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armour of God’s righteousness. For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. (14-18 NLT)
Our weapons against the enemy of our souls are truth, righteousness, peace, faith, salvation, God's word and prayer. When we clothe ourselves in these and go about our daily business, we give room for our King to fight deadly enemies for us, and we are assured of the victory.
Before you set off on your day, be sure to put on your spiritual armour, praying in the power of the Holy Spirit at all times, and rest in His victory.
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