When Opposition Comes (and It Will) By Jennifer Waddle Today's Bible Verse: O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; many are saying of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." - Psalm 3:1-2 (ESV) Of all the things that are uncertain in this life, there is something we can be sure of—opposition. Opposition will come, in one form or another, and we won't always be prepared for it. In the work place, it may come as a challenge to our ideas or strategies. In our families, it may be a retaliation against our principles. And in faith, opposition may come as a mockery or even a threat. King David knew the severity of opposition and experienced it regularly throughout his reign. More than once, he fled into the mountains, fearing for his life. Frequently, he cried out to God over the extreme opposition he faced. "Many are my foes! Many are rising against me!" David's experiences with his adversaries were most likely far greater than anything we have experienced or will experience. But no matter what, we can be sure of this: God is our Great Defender. There is no greater defense than that of our Father in heaven. And He urges us to allow Him to deal with our opposers instead of taking matters into our own hands. |
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