PSALM 129 ~ 8 MAY 2008

Author unknown

Ultimate Victory is in God.

They have greatly oppressed me from my youth, but they have not gained the victory over me.
Ps 129:2

Israel has always been an afflicted people. Most of the time was because of their own disobedience against God. God chose them above all nations to bring salvation to all mankind through Jesus Christ. They were shown miracles time and time again. The sea parted so that they could cross on dry land and escape Egyptian armies, they were fed in the wilderness by God Himself, and they had victory in battle over their enemies.

In this psalm, verse 1-4, we learn that the wicked oppressors have not prevailed. The people could look back with thankfulness for the former deliverances God had wrought for them and their fathers. God had brought them out of many distresses they had been in from time to time,

Thus, they are able to look forward with a believing prayer for the destruction of all the enemies of Zion, verse s 5-8. God’s covenant for Israel will remain, because He is a faithful God who keeps his covenant with his people.

Application:
The psalmist perseveres in hope. We could persevere when the going gets tough because we know that ultimate victory is in God. Are there any areas in your life that you are loosing hope? Reject every sense of defeat and press on in the Lord. Do not give up and you will receive victory.