06/07/2026
Psalm 18:20 ESV
[20] The Lord dealt with me according to my righteousness; according to the cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.
When David talks about his enemies I know he is talking about people, especially Saul, trying to kill him. When most of the people who read this think of an enemy, again most, not all, are are farther removed from physical danger.
Reading Psalm 18, one lesson that will always be true: God loves the righteous.
A righteous person is not a perfect person. No one is sinless, not even one, Romans 3:10. A righteous person is one who strives to be who God calls us to be.
In today's world it is important that we know who our true enemy or enemies are. Satan, the evil one, his henchmen, the spiritual forces against God, they are your enemies. People of different views, not so much. Paul tells us that our fight is against the evil one not against flesh and blood, Ephesians 6:12. And our fight is with ourselves to do what is right in God's eyes, not what the world tells us is right. That is what happened to Adam and Eve in the garden. They listened to a word that wasn't from the Lord and that allowed sin into this world.
Father, only you know what is right. Thank you for sharing your wisdom with us. I pray for your wisdom and discernment. May we know who is truly our enemy. May we stop manufacturing trouble and strife. May we use our time sharing with others the abundance of love you give us. May we honor you, praise you and worship only you, Father. Amen.