Psalm 124:4-5

Psalm 124:4-5

Devastation by the enemy

David now uses powerful imagery to demonstrate the deadly nature of the forces against him and his people. The enemy hordes are like a flood that sweeps across the land carrying all before it. They are like the mighty torrent of a tsunami that crashes over everything in its path and causes untold damage and devastation. The enemy army’s pound over their victims like breaking waves that are sent to sweep away everything that stands in their path. These pictures are meant to convey the horror of complete annihilation, of catastrophic destruction, of the removal of Israel from the face of the earth. Chants of a similar nature have been heard across the world since October 7th, 2023, when the Palestinians invaded Israel from Gaza. The same old grievances and historic enemies are still rampant today, and the land remains surrounded by armies and threats of overwhelming violence, conceived to extinguish the Jewish nation from the face of the earth. 

As disciples of Jesus Christ, we need to be aware of the nature of our enemies, both human and spiritual. We need to recognise the tactics that are used against us and to not underestimate the nature and ferocity of the war. We need to know that the Satan, would do anything to extinguish God’s genuine children, His chosen ones, and for that reason we have to be on the alert and ready for action. Make no mistake, if we are intent on following Jesus and bearing witness to the power of His name, we will be targeted. Thank God that He is well aware that all of this is happening and He will protect His children. “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” Romans 8:37. 

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