Rejected (Psalm 60)

How can we conquer our own worst enemies, even ourselves? Let’s look at Psalm 60.

For the Chief Musician. To the tune of “The Lily of the Covenant.” A teaching poem by David, when he fought with Aram Naharaim and with Aram Zobah, and Joab returned, and killed twelve thousand of Edom in the Valley of Salt. (WEB)

Have our sins sometimes caused God to reject us? Does God do this in love, raising a banner rallying us back to Him?

You have rejected us, O God, and broken our defenses. You have been angry with us; now restore us to your favor. You have shaken our land and split it open. Seal the cracks, for the land trembles. You have been very hard on us, making us drink wine that sent us reeling. But you have raised a banner for those who fear you—a rallying point in the face of attack. Interlude (Ps 60:1-4 NLT)

When we cry out in repentance for our sins, will God save us even from ourselves?

So that your beloved may be delivered, save with your right hand, and answer us. (Ps 60:5 WEB)

Upon forgiveness, will God not only give us back what was ours, but also what our enemies claim?

God has spoken in his sanctuary: “I will celebrate as I divide up Shechem and portion out the Succoth Valley. Gilead is mine; Manasseh is mine; Ephraim is my helmet; Judah is my scepter. But Moab is my washbowl; I’ll throw my shoe at Edom. I shout in triumph over Philistia! I wish someone would bring me to a fortified city! I wish someone would lead me to Edom!” (Ps 60:6-9 CEB)

Can God rescue us, defeat our enemies and give us victory?

Have you rejected us and deserted our armies? Help us defeat our enemies! No one else can rescue us. You will give us victory and crush our enemies. (Ps 60:10-12 CEV)

Are we sometimes our own worst enemy? How can we conquer even ourselves?

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. (Romans 8:37 ESV)

How can we conquer our own worst enemies, even ourselves? You decide!