For, lo, they lie in wait for my soul: the mighty are gathered against me; not for my transgression, nor for my sin, O LORD. They run and prepare themselves without my fault... (v 3-4)
David's astute observation is worthy of note and study. The wicked have set a steadfast watch to trap him; not because of anything he's done, but in response to the errand of their master, King Saul. The fact that he is innocent, or hasn't offended them in any way makes no difference to their diligence in fulfilling their task.
In like manner, our Enemy, determined to ensure the downfall of believers in Jesus Christ, has assigned minions - human and spiritual - to trap or trip us up. They do not care whether you are at fault or not. They are not interested in your innocence. All they do is their master's bidding.
As we meditate on this psalm, are we as determined to heed our Master's call? When He commands, do we find reasons not to obey? When He calls us to pray, are we often too tired? The Lord told his disciples that the children of this world are wiser than the children of light (Luke 16:8). In the service of their lord, they will not turn back until their purpose is achieved. If the church today were as focused on serving our Lord and King, as David's enemies apparently were, how great a victory we would accomplish!
For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; (2 Cor 10:3-5)
We are under as much attack today as David was. Our greatest battle, however, takes place in our minds, as the enemy tries to make us stumble in our decisions and thinking. Pictures we see on television, billboards, in newspapers, many books and magazines are all geared towards shaping our thinking, and every follower of the Lord needs to be aware that the devil is not slacking off in his attempts to manipulate our thoughts.
We should therefore, take care, not only to walk in the spirit, in order to prevent us falling prey to the wiles of the devil, but also to watch that we steadfastly fulfil the bidding of our own Master.
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