Breaking Through the Enemies

And David came to Baal-perazim, and he smote them there, and said, The Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters. So he called the name of that place Baal-perazim [Lord of breaking through]. 2 Samuel 5:20 (Amplified Bible)

David had many enemies and many deliverances from those enemies. While I do not have enemies in human form, the Word is clear in letting me know that my enemies include the world, the flesh, and the devil. How reassuring and comforting it is to know that the same God Who broke through David’s enemies will break through mine as well. It took me years to realize that God is just as involved in my life as He was in the lives of Bible characters. Ready to move. Ready to act. Ready to deliver. I take delight in such a display of love, protection, and intervention.

Although there were times when God’s deliverance of His people came solely through His own hands, many were the times when it required the cooperation and action of His people. Notice in today’s verse it says that David came to Baal-perazim and smote them (his enemies) THEN he gave the credit and glory to God. He knew where the victory really lay. He knew Who had enabled him to fight and win. He knew Who fought beside him, for him, and through him. I want to follow his example and experience what he experienced in the way of victory over my own enemies of sorts.

I am finding that for every enemy of habit, weakness, and predisposition God has a plan of action. When I am aware of the plan it is imperative that I put that plan into motion. God will enable me to fight as I should. God has already equipped me with everything I need to come out victorious. His Word and His Spirit infuse me with the power I need to be an over-comer in any and all areas of my life.

I know what it is like to live in defeat and I know what it is like to live in triumph. Personally, I prefer triumph over defeat! In the past few days God has given me a battle plan for a certain area in my life and as I have implemented His battle plan the results have been astounding! As I head into a new day I am encouraged by what has happened already and I see this day as one of victory and success. To God be the glory and to me be the blessings of living under His rule and reign!

Father, when You invite us to taste and see that You are good, the results are never disappointing. What a feast! Amen.

The Battle Belongs to the Lord
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He is wooing you from the jaws of distress to a spacious place free from restriction, to the comfort of your table laden with choice food. Job 36:16