Seeking Gods Intervention in Times of Persecution

(A Psalm of David.) Plead my cause, O LORD, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.

Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for mine help.

Draw out also the spear, and stop the way against them that persecute me: say unto my soul, I am thy salvation.

Let them be confounded and put to shame that seek after my soul: let them be turned back and brought to confusion that devise my hurt.

Let them be as chaff before the wind: and let the angel of the LORD chase them.

Let their way be dark and slippery: and let the angel of the LORD persecute them.

For without cause have they hid for me their net in a pit, which without cause they have digged for my soul.
- Psalms Chapter 35:1-7
(Full Psalm Here)

David begins by asking the Lord to take up his cause and fight against his adversaries. He implores God to be his shield and buckler, a source of protection and defense. With vivid imagery, David calls upon the Lord to draw out the spear and block the path of those who persecute him. In his distress, David finds solace in the assurance that God is his salvation.

Throughout the Psalm, David expresses his desire for his enemies to be confounded and put to shame. He longs for them to be turned back and brought to confusion, as they have devised plans to harm him without cause. David compares his adversaries to chaff before the wind, easily scattered and defeated. He calls upon the angel of the Lord to pursue and chase them away.

David's plea takes on a more intense tone as he asks for his enemies' way to be dark and slippery. He desires for them to face obstacles and difficulties, just as they have laid traps for his soul without reason. David emphasizes the injustice of their actions, highlighting that they have hidden nets and dug pits to ensnare him without any justification.

Psalm 35 serves as a reminder that in times of persecution and adversity, we can turn to God for help and protection. David's heartfelt prayer reflects his trust in the Lord's power to deliver him from his enemies. It is a testament to the strength of his faith and his reliance on the Lords intervention.

As we face our own challenges and struggles, we can draw inspiration from David's words. We can find comfort in knowing that we can bring our concerns and fears before God, seeking His guidance and protection. Like David, we can trust in the Lord's salvation and believe that He will fight on our behalf. But we must do our part as well, for "The first stage of the message is faith, the second is love, and the third is works, because from these comes life."
- The Secret Book Of James "Prophecies And Parables".

Psalm 35 reminds us that we are not alone in our battles. We have a faithful and powerful God who hears our cries and comes to our aid. In times of persecution, we can find strength and hope in knowing that the Lord is with us, fighting for us, and ultimately bringing justice to our situations.

Psalm 35, attributed to King David, is a heartfelt plea for divine intervention in the face of persecution and adversity. In this Psalm, David fervently asks the Lord to fight on his behalf against those who strive against him and seek to harm him.