March 31 – Psalm 35:1-2 –
David is beginning this psalm with a plea to the Lord. Contend or fight for me with those who fight against me. Lord, I need divine assistance in this battle of life. This whole psalm will be a psalm of David crying out to the Lord. It is obvious that David is in the middle of a battle. He asks the Lord to come with a shield and buckler. The shield was defensive protection of the day and the buckler was a small shield used in close combat. Brandish the spear and the javelin. The spear was a longer weapon for combat further out where the javelin was for close quarters or could be used to down an opponent quickly.
He asks the Lord to speak to his soul. He needed comfort and help in his will, intellect and emotions. He needed help, salvation and peace. David would later explain through the psalm his predicament. Yet throughout he asks the Lord for help, salvation, vindication and victory. Like David we will face battles left and right. We may even get wounded in the fight. In those moments ask for divine assistance. The promise is that you will get it. Let the Lord fight your battles today. Remember the devil, the world and flesh are defeated foes in Christ. You have the victory but never forget to ask for divine help.
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