Overcome and stand firm in Faith
They have bowed down and fallen, but we have risen and stand firm. Psalm 20:8
No one who trusts in God will be put to shame. This verse shows the outcome of the battle and competition between the people of God and their enemies.
Also, something I want you to know is that God has assured victory for his people in every battle, so do not be afraid; God's grace is with you even if your current situation is tough and you don't know what will happen next. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." So, child of God, do not fear; if you trust in God, your end will be good, and you will overcome all challenges.
Now, there are two important things I want us to learn from this Psalm in general: Psalm 20 is a prayer for protection and victory in times of war. The Israelites prayed it when they were attacked by their enemies.
1. From verses 1 to 6, they were praying for their king because they knew if their king won, they would also win. It's essential to understand that sometimes your victory is a result of someone else's victory. When they succeed, you succeed. For example, if you're employed by a company and it succeeds, you succeed too. Likewise, when your country prospers, you prosper.
Psalm 122:6-7 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.'" They knew that Jerusalem's prosperity meant their prosperity, so they prayed for its peace and success. You should also pray for the source of your blessings, like the company you work for, the area you work in, and your country.
2. The second point is in our verse. Here, the Israelites prayed, comparing themselves to their enemies. Psalm 20:7, says, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God."* And in verse 8, "They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm."**
In spiritual warfare, we often focus on defeating our enemies, and our focus shifts to their destruction to the point that we forget ourselves.
It's crucial to pray for what comes next after your enemies fall in battle. Here, they prayed and said, "But we rise up and stand firm."
Pray to God once you've defeated your enemies so that you can stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 says, "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." I want to emphasize "and after you have done everything, to stand." It doesn't make sense if you're a fervent prayer warrior, but your life doesn't reflect it. You pray a lot, but after praying, sin overwhelms you. It's because you're fighting enemies without praying for yourself to stand firm in faith. This is a significant issue, especially among prayer warriors, to the extent that world people tell them, "You should've prayed first for God to give you humility or honor or obedience." So it's time to start praying for yourself to stand firm in faith and your work.
Prayer: O Lord, I pray that you help me to win every battle and after that to stand firm in my faith and to be a testimony to those who do not know you. I pray for my country and my workplace to have peace and prosperity. Amen.
No one who trusts in God will be put to shame. This verse shows the outcome of the battle and competition between the people of God and their enemies.
Also, something I want you to know is that God has assured victory for his people in every battle, so do not be afraid; God's grace is with you even if your current situation is tough and you don't know what will happen next. Jeremiah 29:11 says, "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." So, child of God, do not fear; if you trust in God, your end will be good, and you will overcome all challenges.
Now, there are two important things I want us to learn from this Psalm in general: Psalm 20 is a prayer for protection and victory in times of war. The Israelites prayed it when they were attacked by their enemies.
1. From verses 1 to 6, they were praying for their king because they knew if their king won, they would also win. It's essential to understand that sometimes your victory is a result of someone else's victory. When they succeed, you succeed. For example, if you're employed by a company and it succeeds, you succeed too. Likewise, when your country prospers, you prosper.
Psalm 122:6-7 says, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: 'May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.'" They knew that Jerusalem's prosperity meant their prosperity, so they prayed for its peace and success. You should also pray for the source of your blessings, like the company you work for, the area you work in, and your country.
2. The second point is in our verse. Here, the Israelites prayed, comparing themselves to their enemies. Psalm 20:7, says, "Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God."* And in verse 8, "They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm."**
In spiritual warfare, we often focus on defeating our enemies, and our focus shifts to their destruction to the point that we forget ourselves.
It's crucial to pray for what comes next after your enemies fall in battle. Here, they prayed and said, "But we rise up and stand firm."
Pray to God once you've defeated your enemies so that you can stand firm. Ephesians 6:13 says, "Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand." I want to emphasize "and after you have done everything, to stand." It doesn't make sense if you're a fervent prayer warrior, but your life doesn't reflect it. You pray a lot, but after praying, sin overwhelms you. It's because you're fighting enemies without praying for yourself to stand firm in faith. This is a significant issue, especially among prayer warriors, to the extent that world people tell them, "You should've prayed first for God to give you humility or honor or obedience." So it's time to start praying for yourself to stand firm in faith and your work.
Prayer: O Lord, I pray that you help me to win every battle and after that to stand firm in my faith and to be a testimony to those who do not know you. I pray for my country and my workplace to have peace and prosperity. Amen.
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