Read Psalm 108
Read Joshua 17
Psalm 108 begins with praise for the steadfast love of God. It certainly is a good way to start a psalm, or a day for that matter. It then rejoices in the promise of God, and uses that promise boldly to hold God to his word. David then implores God to be present. It seems as if God had left them and let their armies struggle. But David asks God to be near and to fight for them and with them.
David has no confidence in shield or spear or chariot. He does not trust in the salvation that man can bring. He has full confidence in God. And he says that with him, they will do "valiantly." That means that with God the armies are brave, fierce, and successful.
Joshua assures Ephraim and Manasseh of the same thing. They think that the space given to them is too small. Joshua assures them that they can clear out some forest and have that space to dwell. He also tells them they can have a certain plain. But the descendants of Joseph were concerned about the chariots of the Canaanites. It almost seems as if Joshua brushes them off. But he is not so casual and flippant with them. Rather, he knows that with the Lord, we do valiantly.
The battle is his. Victory is his. Salvation is his. Thanks be to God, who triumphs over the enemy through the cross of his Son, Jesus Christ!
What is our spiritual battle? In what fights are we trusting ourselves too much? When do we trust God too little? Think about the phrase of the psalm today, and be assured that with God, you can do valiantly. You can be brave, fierce against the enemy, and victorious! Thanks be to God.
Pray:
Pray from your heart today concerning the spiritual warfare in your life. Ask God to be with you and to fight for you. Ask him to be victorious. Then believe his promise and say "amen" with conviction!
Study with me tomorrow,
Pastor Jon
Soli Deo Gloria!
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