Psalm 35:1 Contend, LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me.
The first thing that comes to mind as I read this scripture is: Don’t use God as a weapon. I don’t think that’s what David is after, necessarily, but in our modern world, I’ve seen God brandished as a threat. “Do things this way, my way, or my God will show His might.” The trouble with that is that eventually, the human calling those shots, the one who dictates “my way” or “this way,” often forgets he is NOT God.
Psalm 35:2 Take up shield and armor; arise and come to my aid.
It’s easy to sit in my recliner and judge all those fools who have fallen into that trap, thinking that God thinks just like they do, but I know that I am guilty of that kind of thinking, too. I have to stay vigilant in my own life to be sure I am choosing God’s path instead of trying to mold Him to fit my world.
Psalm 35:3 Brandish spear and javelin against those who pursue me. Say to me, “I am your salvation.”
Lord, Thank You for this day and this scripture. Thank You for the knowledge that I have to be careful to daily seek You so that I don’t inadvertently think that of course, You would see things the exact same way that I do. Lord, help me to seek, ask, knock. Always. Help me to draw closer. And when I am aligning myself to Your will, protect me from those who try to keep me from Your will. Draw me closer. Amen.
Psalm 35:28 My tongue will proclaim Your righteousness, Your praises all day long.
Have a blessed day.