Friday,
March 27, 2026
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 in me, the very
reason for opposition. I surrender, Lord. AMEN
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