Psalm 64:3-4

Psalm 64:3-4

Hide me!

Four actions of David’s adversaries are described here:

·      They sharpen their tongues like swords

·      They aim cruel words like deadly arrows

·      They shoot from ambush at the innocent

·      They shoot suddenly, without fear

These are scenarios that are probably common to us all but we’ve never couched these experiences in such terms. It takes the Bible to point out what evil gossipers, trouble-makers and stir-mongers are doing in opposition to us! I can think of many situations in offices, on committees, in churches, even occasionally in families, where these very same states of affairs have been played out. They are frightening and heart breaking and in truth, it’s hard not to want to hit back in similar ways. Some people love to turn their lives into soap operas where these kinds of tactics are used constantly to keep the audience interested! If you ever use these tactics against others, it’s time to repent and change your ways

All of the above reveals the heart of our greatest enemy, the Satan, with his devious, twisted and hateful opposition to the Lord God and His people. You may go through periods in your life when just about anything you say is twisted and however innocent you may be, your enemies will turn it to their own purposes. That is why we need our spiritual armour, the helmet of salvation, the shield of faith, the belt of truth and the sword of the Spirit are not for occasional use, they need to be in place at all times. Who knows when the enemy is going to shoot suddenly? Believe me, this is a war and there have been too many victims!

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