Psalm 68:20-23 NLT
“Our God is a God who saves! The sovereign Lord rescues us from death.
But God will smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love their guilty ways.
The Lord says, ‘I will bring my enemies down from Bashan; I will bring them up from the depth of the sea.
You, my people will wash your feet in their blood, and even your dogs will get their share!”
Our God who saves, Our God who delivers us from death! God the Father, from the beginning of man’s time on earth, has had to step in and save us from our follies and enemies. He has a covenant with his children; he is with us always, his loving hands protect us.
Death can also represent; an actual death and a significant change in life or lifestyle of the one left behind—the death of a marriage or job and the accompanied differences. You might be in a place that feels hopeless, never-ending, no way out, dead! Put your hand in the hand of the creator. He’s bigger than any problem you are facing! Trust Him to deliver you!
God also saves as he stepped down from his throne and became human for you and me! He walked our tainted world, spreading the news of his love and way. He died in our place as the ultimate sacrifice, rescuing those who believe in him from the final death! Hallelujah!!!
Smash the heads of his enemies, crushing the skulls of those who love evil. Dang, these are some intense statements! The biggest enemy of Gods and ours is Satan! God is actually speaking of Satan and Pride! In ancient days a person’s hair was a crown of glory for both men and women. Some translations read ‘a hairy scalp.’ The Lord detests pride and sin, which go hand in hand! The guilty, rebellious, unsaved, and evil will have their day of judgment and Jesus will not be their lawyer! Think about that!
Down from Bashan, Up from the depth of the sea. We learned yesterday that Bashan is a very tall, rugged, majestic mountain; the depths of the sea, self-explanatory! The Lord is stating that there is nowhere you can go to hide from him! From the highest peaks of the mountain tops to the lowest level of the sea! No one can escape the Lords’ eye or wrath. But, He also sees you and your world, your needs, your trials, along with your love, trust, tithe, faith, and praise! Rest!
Wash your feet in their blood, the dogs will have their share, Ewww! Again, in the ancient of days, there was no more awarded victory or humiliating defeat than for kings, generals, leaders, and warriors to be abandoned on the battlefield where they fell. To be discarded and left behind for the wild packs of dogs. Disrespected! The Lord tells us he will give us the ultimate victory if we lean on him, trust him, and believe in him! Your enemies, well…Romans 12:19…Vengeance is mine saith the Lord! Let God answer the door to trouble. Let him fight your battles!
We, because of the bloodshed on the cross by our Lord Jesus Christ, are triumphant over sin, evil, lust, addictions, anger, old ways, sickness, and habits. We are victorious over Satan, as in the name of Jesus, he flees! James 4:7 NCV “So give yourselves completely to God. Stand against the devil, and the devil will run from you.”
So, today pretty much sums up, not only does the God of Isreal love his nation and will fight for her and protect her always…He does and will do the same for us! I don’t know about you, but I am very secured by that!
Thank you for joining me today and I pray you have a blessed day! 🥰
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