Forty Days in the PsalmsNäide

Jesus taught us to love our enemies and modeled this by living and dying for their redemption. Despite opposition, Jesus carried out God's Work, defeating the devil and those who resisted the Kingdom of God. His actions show that praying for our enemies doesn't mean agreeing with them; it means trusting God to handle them.

Psalm 28:3-4 reminds us to turn our enemies over to God, who knows what to do with them. We can pray for God to dismantle their harmful actions while hoping for their redemption. Jesus' enemies, like the Pharisees and Roman leaders, were ultimately defeated, showing that God's Will prevails.

When praying for our enemies, we should ask God to frustrate their evil plans and be open to their transformation. The apostle Paul, once an enemy of God, became a devoted follower after Jesus confronted him. Our prayers should be redemptive, asking God to destroy the enemy's work, not the person.

Psalm 28:8-9 encourages us to find strength in God, our Refuge. When we feel overwhelmed by our enemies, we must remember that Jesus has Ultimate Authority over our lives. By praying for our enemies and trusting God, we align ourselves with His Will and experience His Protection and Guidance.

RESPOND IN PRAYER:

Take time today to bring before the Lord anyone who you have been harmed by, are tempted to resent, or may even hate. Remember you are talking to your Heavenly Father who knows, so you don't have to fix the situation, your attitude, or the person before you come to Him. Simply surrender them to the Lord and pray for His Grace and Intervention to replace your hurt and anger.