Unfortunately, many people in our world do not understand the power of Oneness; the unity of the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit to lovingly work on behalf of all God’s creation. If we did, we would gather together and cry out to the Eternal to rescue us and bring the help we need to live in His righteous will instead of demanding our own way. The Spirit pleads with the Eternal for our hearts to be aligned with the will of God (Romans 8:27).
The great power of the Spirit can move a grace covered communal request from God’s children and place it before the Lord. When God’s people begin praying for one another and being real with the need for human hearts to be healed, that faith puts things into action inviting the God of perfect love to respond with tremendous power (James 5:16). Oneness in the Godhead is supernaturally powerful; oneness in God’s people, in whom the Eternal dwells, is also abundantly powerful! We must always remember, Christ makes us more than conquerors in his love; because of Christ we have sonship [oneness] with Father God (Romans 8:37). Believe!
In our passage today, David calls for oneness in God’s people before the Eternal [which is a posture of worship]. This oneness of prayer and worship reveals the people’s hearts; they have chosen a posture of submission before God. They are confident God not only loves them, but will respond to make them victorious in the battle against their enemy. Who’s humanity’s greatest enemy? Satan the author of all evil. So, may the Eternal hear our plea for help with our hearts, this country, and the nations of the world.
Psalm 20 VOICE For the worship leader. A song of David.
1
May the Eternal’s answer find you, come to rescue you,
when you desperately cling to the end of your rope.
May the name of the True God of Jacob be your shelter.
2
May He extend hope and help to you from His holy sanctuary
and support you from His sacred city of Zion.
3
May He remember all that you have offered Him;
may your burnt sacrifices serve as a prelude to His mercy.
[Lift up]
4
May He grant the dreams of your heart
and see your plans through to the end.
5
When you win, we will not be silent! We will shout
and raise high our banners in the great name of our God!
May the Eternal say yes to all your requests.
6
I don’t fear; I’m confident that help will come to the one anointed by the Eternal:
heaven will respond to his plea;
His mighty right hand will win the battle.
7
Many put their hope in chariots, others in horses,
but we place our trust in the name of the Eternal One, our True God.
8
Soon our enemies will collapse and fall, never to return home;
all the while, we will rise and stand firm.
9
Eternal One, grant victory to our king!
Answer our plea for help.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please rescue us and help us align our lives with your will. As we do so, Holy Spirit, please help us pray for our country to align with the will of God. We place our confidence in you and know your love will lead us into victory. Thank you that believers can never be separated from your love. Empower us with your perfect love, Lord. We will keep our eyes upon you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.