WOW!! Week 2 has been something else hasn't it. As I told you earlier, Psalm 122-24 have been described as problems along the way in our spiritual journey. I think we all can easily relate to this. Ancient pilgrims on the way to Jerusalem most certainly could. Warren Wiersbe states in his commentary that sometimes we face emergencies that are more than we can handle.. That is when we turn to the LORD for help, because He is own our side.
The Sudden Attack (vv.1-2)
Our enemy Satan does not give advance warning of his attacks; therefore, we must be sober and vigilant (I Peter 5:8), put on the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:10-18), and be alert in prayer. If we are walking with the LORD, we need not feel unprepared for the enemy's attacks.
The Deepening Flood (vv.3-5)
There are situations where we stand helpless as the problem gets worse and worse. This is an image of persecution that God's people go through. But if God is on our side, He will provide a way of escape.
The Menacing Beast (v.6)
Again, another picture of persecution. Like a cunning animal, Satan stalks us and waits until we have relaxed our guard, and then he pounces. But the LORD is stronger than Satan, and if we are abiding in Him, we can win the victory.
The Hidden Trap (vv.7-8)
We must use the Word of God to throw light on our path so we can detect and avoid the devil's traps. Satan always has fascinating bait to offer. The LORD may allow allow us to fall into a trap, but nobody can keep us when He wants us to be free. The LORD not only opened the trap, but broke it so it cannot be used again!! The death an resurrection of Jesus Christ has broken the dominion of sin and death and we can walk in freedom though Jesus.
Praise God, we are not helpless!! "Our help is in the name of the Lord" WW
Let me assure you ladies, Satan does not want us to take this journey. And, if you haven't felt that this week, be assured that I have. So we might ask, "Why go?" The next few Psalms in the Ascent will help us understand. Stay in the WORD!!! jl
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