Wednesday, June 19, 2013

One and Many


Psalm 44 says “I put no trust in my bow, my sword does not bring me victory; but you give us victory over our enemies, you put our adversaries to shame.

Notice the use of the singular pronoun “I” at the beginning of this passage. I cannot trust in my own strength or my own weapons.  My bow will break, and my sword will become dull with use.  Nothing I use will bring me victory.

Notice the use of the plural pronouns “us” and “our” in the second part of the passage.  When I place my trust in the Lord, victory comes to me and mine. 

We win over our enemies…and all who are against us are put to shame.


One person who trusts in the Lord gains victory for many.

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