“Because you have raged against me and your complacency has come to my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.”
Psalms 35:1 Contend, O LORD, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me! Take hold of shield and buckler and rise for my help! Draw the spear and javelin against my pursuers! Say to my soul, “I am your salvation!” Let them be put to shame and dishonor who seek after my life! Let them be turned back and disappointed who devise evil against me! Let them be like chaff before the wind, with the angel of the LORD driving them away! Let their way be dark and slippery, with the angel of the LORD pursuing them!
Psalms 43:1 Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me!
Psalms 119:154 Plead my cause and redeem me; give me life according to your promise!
Proverbs 22:23 for the LORD will plead their cause and rob of life those who rob them.
Proverbs 23:11 for their Redeemer is strong; he will plead their cause against you.
Jeremiah 51:36 Therefore thus says the LORD: “Behold, I will plead your cause and take vengeance for you. I will dry up her sea and make her fountain dry,
Lamentations 3:58 “You have taken up my cause, O Lord; you have redeemed my life.
Acts 5:39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice,
Psalms 32:9 Be not like a horse or a mule, without understanding, which must be curbed with bit and bridle, or it will not stay near you.
Scripture is full of examples of where God interceded on behalf of His people. He took vengeance on those who disregarded Him. He gave refuge to those in need of protection. He conquered those who seemed mighty. He confounded those who had plans and means. It is terrible to fall into the hands of God in His wrath, fury, and anger. Yet, people do it all the time and continue to do so. I am not sure what our purpose is in all of this but I do know we have opportunity to speak God and Christ into those who are separated and lost from God. Our lives can be a reflection of His grace, mercy and love. Fill yourself with His word and be a vessel over filled with kindness, gentleness, peace, and joy.
