Psalm 45:5

Psalm 45:5

We are at war!

A successful king overcomes his enemies. It seems to me that, as human beings, we all have enemies that need to be crushed and subdued. Sadly, some people live their whole lives under the influence and reign of their foes and they never taste victory. That includes, of course, victims of abuse and violence as well as those who suffer from depression, mental illness and spiritual darkness too. But there are other, inner forces, that bring people into bondage – dark thoughts, lust, greed, addictions, regrets, fear and anxiety …. the list is a long one. The enemy of mankind is hell-bent on ensuring that none of us lives a life of complete fulfilment and joy. Without a doubt, the higher we rise up the ladder of command, the more we may be tested, and no king will last for long if he is inept at identifying and disposing of his enemies. In this verse the foes are nations and leaders and rulers of other kingdoms, it is vital that the monarch deals successfully with them. His own prosperity and safety, as well as that of his subjects, depends on his success. 

As Christians we too are surrounded by enemies and we have one weapon against them – look carefully at Jesus and you will see what it is. The powerful weapon He carried was the Word of God wielded like a medieval bow with its arrows, under the influence and authority of His own name. He gives us the same piece of armour and encourages us to strike back at our enemies using His name. Satan has no answer to God’s Word and if we act in the name of Jesus Christ the Lord, our enemies will flee. Try it! 

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