4-3-07 Psalms 17:13

Psalms 17:13 (KJ21)
Arise, O LORD, disappoint them! Cast them down; deliver my soul from the wicked by Thy sword,

Psalms 17:13 (NAS)
Arise, O LORD, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Thy sword,

Psalms 17:13 (NIVUS)
Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword.

Psalms 17:13 (NLT)
Arise, O LORD! Stand against them and bring them to their knees! Rescue me from the wicked with your sword!

Some people are known as rising stars. They are bright and talented and their gifts and talents have lifted them out of the crowd. They are on their way to becoming a household name and are seen as someone who stands above their peers.

You may not see yourself in the star category, but in a lowly position. However, that is not how Adonai the Lord God sees you. You are made in His image and He is always exalted and raised up. In Christ, you are seated with Him in the heavenly places, far above the meager and mediocre things of the world.

Because of your relationship with the Most High, you can always ask for His help when your enemies are attacking. When God hears your voice, He will get up and rouse Himself on your behalf. The enemy will be prevented from carrying out his destructive plans, for the Lord has already anticipated his moves. The enemy will be disappointed and cast down. He will be like a sheep that is cast down on its back and unable to get back up without the shepherd's help. In this position, the sheep will die if no one comes to its aid. Likewise the plans and schemes of your foes will die, when the Lord your God raises Himself against them.

You will slip out of your adversaries grasp, for the Lord God has delivered you and provided a way of escape. He will then carry you to safety, away from those who are wicked and ungodly. The Almighty has raised His sword against those who wish to violate and disturb you, allowing you to go free.