How can we trust God's power in our lives, as seen in Psalm 135:11? The Verse in Focus “[He] struck down many nations and slew mighty kings—Sihon king of the Amorites, Og king of Bashan, and all the kings of Canaan.” (Psalm 135:10-11) Remembering God’s Track Record • Sihon and Og were formidable rulers with fortified territories (Numbers 21:21-35). • Canaanite kings controlled walled cities and seasoned armies (Joshua 10-12). • Israel was an untrained desert people, yet God’s direct intervention brought decisive victories. • Scripture records these events as literal history, underscoring that God’s power is not theory but proven fact. What These Victories Reveal About God’s Power • Unmatched Strength: “Ah, Lord GOD! It is You who made the heavens and the earth by Your great power… Nothing is too difficult for You.” (Jeremiah 32:17) • Covenant Faithfulness: God promised the land to Abraham’s descendants and fulfilled it exactly (Genesis 15:18-21). • Sovereign Control: Even the mightiest earthly powers cannot block His purposes (Proverbs 21:30). • Consistent Character: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.” (Hebrews 13:8) The God who toppled Sihon and Og remains unchanged. Implications for Daily Living • Confidence in Spiritual Battles: If God conquered physical giants, He can overcome sin, fear, and spiritual opposition (1 John 4:4). • Courage in Decision-Making: His past deliverance assures guidance in career moves, family dynamics, and ministry steps (Psalm 32:8). • Peace in Uncertainty: The One who secured Israel’s inheritance secures our eternal inheritance in Christ (1 Peter 1:3-5). • Endurance in Weakness: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9) Practical Ways to Lean on His Power • Recall Specific Biblical Victories—Sihon, Og, Jericho—to strengthen faith when challenges arise. • Memorize key power-packed verses (Ephesians 3:20; Romans 8:31) and speak them aloud during stress. • Keep a written record of personal answers to prayer, mirroring Israel’s memorial stones (Joshua 4:7). • Worship deliberately; Psalm 135 ties remembrance of God’s deeds to praise (vv. 3-4), which redirects focus from problems to His might. • Obey promptly; Israel’s victories followed steps of obedience. Trust in God’s power grows as we act on His Word. Scriptural Reinforcement • Psalm 20:7—“Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God.” • Isaiah 40:29—“He gives power to the faint; and to him who has no might He increases strength.” • Romans 15:4—“For everything that was written in the past was written for our instruction, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.” God’s past victories, captured in Psalm 135:11, anchor present trust. The same hand that felled ancient kings holds our lives securely today. |
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