CONTEND FOR ME, MY GOD AND LORD
Keywords 35:23
Awake, and rise to
my defense! Contend for me, my God and Lord.
1. Arise and come to my aid (1-10)
David
prayed this prayer as God’s
anointed king. Attacks against him were more than personal. They were attacks
against God’s people and even the name of God itself. David prayed
for God to contend with these enemies and fight against them. He wanted God to
be his salvation. These enemies sought to trap David and bring about his ruin
for no reason at all. So, he prayed that they would be snared in their own
traps and brought to their own ruin. Then, David would rejoice in God’s deliverance and salvation. Only God could rescue the
poor and the needy like this.
2.
Contend for me (11-28)
David’s enemies were ruthless, pressing him with accusations
he knew nothing about. He had been kind to them and even mourned and prayed for
them when they were sick. However, when David needed help, they behaved like a
pack of wolves. He longed to be freed from their gloating, malicious talk, and
sneering. David’s answer was to simply turn to the LORD and pray, “Contend for me, my God and LORD.” His allies would witness God’s intervention and David would sing his praises.
Prayer Father, let
your righteousness prevail.
One Word The LORD
will vindicate his people
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