S) "18 He delivered me from my strong enemy,
From those who hated me, for they were too strong for me."
2 Samuel 22:18 (NASB)
O) This is an expression of humility. David acknowledged that, were it not for the help of the LORD, he would have been defeated. Put simply, he confessed that his enemy was too strong for him. It sounds like such a simple, easy admission, but considering who David was, it's easy to see that this was a great submission. David was a trained warrior, a skilled general, a fabled war hero. Songs were literally written about how powerful he was. But here he acknowledged that his enemies were too strong for him.
A) I cannot be fooled into thinking I am more capable than I am. "But for the grace of God, go I." Like David, I need to acknowledge that there are people who are against me, and I stand no chance if I'm fighting them alone. Whether that ever comes to physical blows or otherwise, I cannot believe that I will win any fights on my own. My enemies are too strong for me.
P) Father, please deliver me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they are too strong for me. There are enemies of my spirit, forces not of flesh and blood that are against me. There is my own flesh, and its sinful desires, which wages war against my soul. And there are also people who are against me, much as I try to prevent that. Against all of these foes, I can do precious little on my own. With You for me, though, I have no one to fear. Thank You, Lord, for the deliverences You have already given me. Let me walk in humility and thankfulness, as I continue to seek the help of my only Savior. In Jesus's name I pray. Amen.
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