Psalm 35:4-"May those who seek my life be disgraced and put to shame; may those who plot my ruin be turned back in dismay."

Life often feels like a battle. We push forward, striving for success, meaning, and peace, yet obstacles rise against us, sometimes in the form of people, sometimes in the form of inner struggles, sometimes in the form of unseen forces that work to break us down. There are moments when it seems like the world itself is conspiring against us, when injustice triumphs, when betrayal cuts deep, when the weight of our burdens feels unbearable.

David knew this battle well. He was anointed as king yet spent years running for his life. He was chosen, yet he found himself in caves, crying out to God while enemies hunted him. He was favoured, yet he faced personal failures that almost destroyed him. But through it all, David never lost sight of the One who held his life in His hands.

His psalms are full of prayers, not just for deliverance, but for divine intervention. He cried out, "Contend, Lord, with those who contend with me; fight against those who fight against me" (Psalm 35:1). He understood that the battle was not his to fight alone. When the weight of injustice pressed in, he turned his face toward the only One who could truly bring victory.

This is where many of us stand today. We wrestle with unseen enemies. Fear, doubt, guilt, oppression, discouragement. We fight battles that drain us emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We seek justice, but it seems delayed. We cry for relief, but the storm keeps raging.

Yet, here’s the truth: our God is a God who fights for His people.

From the very beginning, God has never left His own to fend for themselves. He fought for Israel against Egypt. He went before Joshua against the Canaanites. He strengthened David against Goliath, and today, He stands ready to fight for you.

The victory doesn’t always come the way we expect. Sometimes, instead of removing the enemy, God strengthens us to walk through the battle. Instead of instant deliverance, He builds resilience, faith, and trust. Instead of clearing the storm, He gives us the power to walk on water.

Jesus Himself faced betrayal, opposition, and suffering. The very people He came to save turned against Him. He was falsely accused, beaten, mocked, and crucified. Yet, what looked like the greatest defeat became the greatest victory. The cross was not the end. The grave was not the final word. Resurrection was coming.

This is the hope we cling to: that God is always working behind the scenes, turning what was meant for evil into something redemptive and glorious.

The enemy may plot your downfall, but God will use it to lift you up. The hardship you face now is not the end of your story. There is a resurrection after the cross, a breakthrough after the struggle, a dawn after the longest night.

So, what do we do in the waiting?

We stand firm. We keep praying. We keep trusting. We refuse to be shaken. We fix our eyes on Jesus, the Author and Finisher of our faith, the One who turns mourning into dancing, the One who makes all things new.

Victory is not just coming. It is already won in Christ. Your battle may still be raging, but your victory is already secured. Keep walking, keep believing, keep holding on. The story is far from over. God is not done yet.