We constantly hear of
individuals ‘standing up for their rights’. We witness entire countries
entering into conflict because they believe their cause to be right. The world
propounds ways and means by which to achieve our own ends, and uphold our particular
inclination. Society teems with groups filled with supporters for their
peculiar viewpoint, reason or position. The ‘causes’ range from the sublime to
the ridiculous, but nevertheless, some support them! It seems everywhere and in
many ways, we each believe we are right and have a just cause. David took a
different approach to that taken by those who, with a militant manner, just
insist on their own ‘rights’. He reminds us that, when ‘fighting’ for our
rights, the correct stance for those who believe, is to lean on God, and trust
Him to uphold our cause. We must never forget that for the Lord to support and
help our ‘cause’, it must be a ‘right’ cause. This doesn’t mean it is judged
correct by our own preferences, biases or leanings. It is deemed right because
it is righteous according to the righteousness of God as declared in His word,
and in that sense therefore, it is His cause. We must also be sure how God
wants us to ‘fight’ in upholding His cause, after all He is meant to be our
General and Commander in Chief! David was a military man and clearly fought for
a cause, but he made a point of making that reason, not a motive of his own
choosing, but that which was right in the sight of God. He also carefully
followed the instruction of the Supreme Leader in all battles, giving place to
the Lord's way, in how each encounter with the enemy should be met! The Lord
can support a cause which fulfils His righteousness and maintains the truth and
directive of His revealed will for mankind. On a more personal basis, we do
well to lean on the Lord, and have Him advocate us instead of attempting to
promote ourselves. It is evident from God’s word that promotion is of the Lord,
and that in His own way and time, He lifts up, blesses and upholds the
individuals and groups of people, who sincerely walk in His ways and obey Him.
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