5-26-06 Psalms 44:3

Psalms 44:3 (KJV)
For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them, but by Thy right hand and Thine arm and the light of Thy countenance, because Thou hadst favor unto them.

Psalms 44:3 (NAS)
For by their own sword they did not possess the land; And their own arm did not save them; But Thy right hand, and Thine arm, and the light of Thy presence, For Thou didst favor them.

Psalms 44:3 (NIVUS)
It was not by their sword that they won the land, nor did their arm bring them victory; it was your right hand, your arm, and the light of your face, for you loved them.

Psalms 44:3 (NLT)
They did not conquer the land with their swords; it was not their own strength that gave them victory. It was by your mighty power that they succeeded; it was because you favored them and smiled on them

Trying to obtain in your own strength and might anything that the Lord God promises you is a useless task. If you attack your enemies with your own sword that you wield with your own hands you may be able to seize and possess the land; however, you will perpetually be fighting to maintain your victory. You will have no rest; for your adversaries will constantly come back to dispossess you and bring you to ruin. With the constant fighting, the strength of your arms will be dried up and you will come to poverty. Your salvation and deliverance will be fleeting.

However, if you rely on Jehovah's right hand and the strength of His arm, your victory will be sure and you will not be disappointed. He will cause you to sow seed in the land that He gives you. And that seed will grow and produce an abundant yield. Yeshua will turn His face towards you, letting the light of His glory rest upon you. You will enjoy His presence and He will illuminate your path. He takes great pleasure in you and surrounds you with His favor. Because He delights in and accepts you, you have continual victory