How can we trust God to "hurl away" our enemies today? Grasping the Promise (1 Samuel 25:29) “If men rise up to pursue you and seek your life, may the life of my lord be bound in the bundle of the living with the LORD your God; but the lives of your enemies He will hurl away as from the hollow of a sling.” What “Hurl Away” Meant for David • Abigail assured David that God Himself would launch David’s foes far from him, just as a stone flies from a sling • The image recalled David’s own sling victory over Goliath (1 Samuel 17:49), reinforcing God’s consistent pattern of deliverance • David could stay his hand, resist personal vengeance, and watch God act (1 Samuel 25:32-34) Why the Same God Still Acts for Us • His character never changes (Malachi 3:6; Hebrews 13:8) • His covenant faithfulness extends to every generation who fear Him (Psalm 103:17-18) • He alone disposes of adversaries in His timing and way (Deuteronomy 32:35; Romans 12:19) Identifying Today’s “Enemies” • Physical persecutors (Matthew 5:44) • Spiritual forces of evil (Ephesians 6:12) • Temptations, fears, and accusations that oppose God’s purpose (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) Reasons We Can Trust Him to Hurl Them Away • Proven track record: Red Sea (Exodus 15:4), Jericho (Joshua 6:20), Hezekiah vs. Assyria (2 Kings 19:35) • Sovereign power: “No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can prevail against the LORD.” (Proverbs 21:30) • Personal guardianship: “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers them.” (Psalm 34:7) Living Out This Trust Today • Rest in His bundle of life – Daily surrender plans, safety, reputation (Psalm 62:5-8) • Refuse retaliation – Respond to hostility with blessing (1 Peter 3:9) • Pray Scripture aloud against unseen opposition – Example: Psalm 35; 2 Thessalonians 3:3 • Stand firm in obedience while God fights – “Stand firm and you will see the deliverance that the LORD will accomplish for you today.” (Exodus 14:13-14) • Celebrate each victory, however small – Testimonies build fresh confidence (Psalm 9:1-3) Encouragement to Hold Fast God binds His people close and flings every enemy—visible or invisible—far beyond reach. He did it for David; He still does it for all who entrust their battles to Him. |
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