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O Lord my God, in You I have taken refuge; Save me from all those who pursue me, and deliver me,
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I have often said over the years that we are blessed to live in exciting times, and that seems all the more true with each passing day! Of course many, if not most, people would prefer much less excitement when they realize that it comes from the challenges of life—often the trials and tribulations. It is very peaceful to sit in an easy chair turn on the TV and watch the imitation of life pass on by, but it is very rare indeed when, or if, it results in victory!

Jesus spoke of the wars and rumors of wars, great tribulation, false prophets. famines and earthquakes, along with a lawlessness that would mark the signs of the time. {Mat.24:3-12} The apostle Paul was led by the Holy Spirit to tell us of what comes with the closing of this age: Perilous times when mankind would bring loving themselves and the resulting evils to a crescendo of godlessness. {2Tim.3:1-13} A time when Jesus, the root and the descendant of David, says that the children of God can and should be praying, ‘Even so, come Lord Jesus.’ {Rev.22:20}

That is the heritage of the saints knowing that God shows no partiality, {Rom.2:11} the boldness and courage that David exhibited lives within our hearts. The righteous are as bold as a lion. {Pro.28:1} So let us exhibit the same attitude David took onto the battlefield when he faced the giant, Goliath, saying ‘You come to me with a sword, a spear, and a javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord (YHWH) of hosts. {1Sam.17:45} That is when that Philistine knew he was in for a fight—that is when it got exciting!

We have that same amazing God that David had, only now supercharged by the Holy Spirit within us along with the knowledge of Jesus Christ who overcame the world. {Jn.16:33} So let us now exalt the Lord and join David in saying:
– I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. {Ps.34:1}
– I will say to the Lord, My refuge and my fortress, My God, in whom I trust! {Ps.91:21}
– I sought the Lord, and He answered me, and delivered me from all my fears. {Ps.34:4}
– Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. {Ps.34:19}

And close that litany with giving glory to the Lord who will go forth like a warrior. He will arouse His zeal like a man of war. He will utter a shout, yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail against His enemies. {Is.42:12-13} It was true back then and it is still true today!

“For this is the love of God, that we keep His commandments; and His commandments are not burdensome. For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith. Who is the one who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?” 
(1 John 5:3-5)

THERE IS VICTORY IN JESUS