CONFLICT RESOLUTION!
Ps 7:1
7:1 Shig-ga'-ion of David, which he sang unto the Lord, concerning the
words of
O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that
persecute me, and deliver me:
The strange word at
the very beginning of this verse is from
the Hebrew shaagah which means “to
wander.” So, this is a wandering song, a song written and sung while David
is on the run from Saul. It is also a rambling song covering different subjects
and made up of different parts. As we read it, we have the sense of continual
interruption. David was always “bugging out!” It speaks of conflict. As
for Cush the Benjamite, this probably refers to Saul himself, the son of Kish
who was of the tribe of Benjamin.
David had a collection
of enemies, Saul, Goliath, Shimei and even his very own
son, Absalom provided constant conflict in his life. For David,
conflict was a way of life, and we are wise to pay attention when he speaks of
it. Notice what he says when he speaks of his enemies. He pleads with the Lord
to come and save him. He himself was a mighty warrior but he cries out to God
for rescue. He asks God to judge between him and his enemies.
A war is never quite
finished until there is a clear winner and a complete
surrender. So, it is with sinful us and a righteous God. Since we can’t hope to
win in our conflict with God it is wise for us to surrender early and
completely.
Eph
2:13-17
13 But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh
by the blood of Christ.
14 For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken
down the middle wall of partition between us;
15 Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of
commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new
man, so
making peace;
16 And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross,
having
slain the enmity thereby:
17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off, and to them
that were nigh.
Enmity is the Greek
word echthra and literally means “the reason for opposition.” We were afar off or
estranged but now we are made near because of the blood of Jesus. He has
removed the very reason for opposition. He has slain the enmity so that
the warring parties can be at peace.
Dear Lord, I sense enmity still in me. It takes me away from you and
causes a separation. It is painful and bitter for me and I’m sure it is for you
as well. Please come and destroy the enmity with a fresh application of your
own blood. Please destroy in me the very reason for opposition. I surrender,
Lord. AMEN
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