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Posts tagged "enemy"

God our Place of Protection

Psalms Reflection

Psalm 59 is one of more than 70 psalms attributed to David, but one of only about a dozen that refer to specific occasions or circumstances in David’s story. The Bible tells us this is “a special psalm of David when Saul had David’s house watched so that he could kill him.” It was a desperate situation; David’s life was at stake, and we hear the distraught words ascribed to the one-day king of Israel.

Read More strength, enemy, stress

Trusting God to do What is Best

Psalms Reflection

The heading on Psalm 56 in the Contemporary English Version is “A Prayer of Trust in God.” The superscription indicates it was written by David when he was held captive in Gath, a story we can read in 1 Samuel 21:10—22:2.

Read More trust, enemy, distress

Lord God on My Team!

Psalms Reflection

Have you been the target of venomous words? Have you been the victim of cruel and malicious people? Bullying is rampant in our schoolyards.

Read More evil, enemy, power

Opposition Seems to Never Cease

With the report that the walls were completely rebuilt (6:15), the next thing one would expect would be a report of the celebration that the task was completed, and done in record time. But instead, the narrative moves in a different direction. Although verse 16 recounts the general effect among the enemies …

Read More enemy, vigilance, opposition


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