August 12, 2022

“Draw the sword and bar the way against those who pursue me; say to my soul, ‘I am your salvation’.” (Psalm 35:3)

When I read the psalms, I understand all the talk about enemies as all that would seek to undo me – the devil, the forces of evil, my own sin. I want God to take up the sword against the enemy.

Oswald Chambers says, “Jesus Christ came to ‘bring a sword’ through every kind on peace that is not based on personal relationship with Him.” He cuts through the webs of the enemy to set us free; even as He surrendered Himself to the swords of His captors to be led to the cross in our stead.

“Almighty Lord, You are a strong tower to all who put their trust in you, to whom all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth bow and obey: Be now and evermore our defense, and make us know and feel that the only Name under heaven given for health and salvation is the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.” (Ministration to the Sick – BCP)