How can we trust God to "trample our enemies" in life's battles today? Setting the Stage: Psalm 60:12 in Context “With God we will perform valiantly; He will trample our enemies.” – Psalm 60:12 • Written during a season of military struggle, the psalmist reminds the nation that victory is God’s work, not human strength. • The verb “trample” pictures absolute dominance—God doesn’t merely hold enemies at bay; He crushes them underfoot. Who Are Our Enemies Today? • Sinful temptations that lure us away from holiness (Romans 6:14) • Spiritual forces of evil—Satan and demonic schemes (Ephesians 6:12) • Worldly pressures: fear, anxiety, cultural hostility to biblical truth (John 16:33) • Fleshly weaknesses: doubt, discouragement, pride (Romans 7:23) These foes may not wear armor, yet they wage relentless war against our faith and obedience. Why We Can Trust God’s Victory • His proven track record – Red Sea deliverance: “The LORD will fight for you” (Exodus 14:14). – Jehoshaphat’s battle: “The battle belongs to the LORD” (2 Chronicles 20:15). • His covenant faithfulness – “For the LORD your God is the One who goes with you to fight for you… to give you victory” (Deuteronomy 20:4). • His ultimate triumph in Christ – At the cross Jesus “disarmed the powers and authorities” (Colossians 2:15). – Because He lives, “we are more than conquerors through Him” (Romans 8:37). • His indwelling Spirit – “Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Living Out This Assurance 1. Stand on God’s Word • Memorize and declare Psalm 60:12 when confronted by fear or temptation. • Use Scripture as Jesus did against Satan (Matthew 4:1-11). 2. Pray from a position of victory • Thank God that the enemy is already under His feet (Ephesians 1:22). • Ask for eyes to see battles through heaven’s viewpoint (2 Kings 6:17). 3. Clothe yourself in spiritual armor (Ephesians 6:10-18) • Truth, righteousness, readiness, faith, salvation, and the Word guard every vulnerable place. 4. Walk in obedience • Sin unconfessed gives ground to the enemy (Ephesians 4:27). • Quick repentance keeps the battlefield clear for God’s advance. 5. Engage in fellowship • “Two are better than one” when resisting attack (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). • Corporate worship and accountability remind us we fight as an army, not solo soldiers. 6. Keep an eternal perspective • Present afflictions are “momentary” compared with coming glory (2 Corinthians 4:17). • The end is settled: Satan will be “thrown into the lake of fire” (Revelation 20:10). Scriptures to Memorize • Psalm 60:12 – “With God we will perform valiantly; He will trample our enemies.” • Romans 8:31 – “If God is for us, who can be against us?” • 1 John 5:4 – “Everyone born of God overcomes the world.” • Psalm 118:6 – “The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?” Trusting God to trample our enemies today means fixing our hearts on His unchanging character, girding ourselves with His promises, and marching forward in confident obedience—knowing the victory is already secured. |
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