Victory!

Every year about this time, I try to find one of my favorite movies on television - Yankee Doodle Dandy. This year it was playing on TCM and I don't subscribe to that channel, so I settled for another favorite - Air Force One. 

The battle of right over wrong will bring out the flag-waver in me every time. I wait with anticipation for one of the final scenes in the movie when the ultimate bad guy is close to defeat and our hero says, "Get off my plane."

There is one more line to give me chills and get the flag moving wildly. When the cavalry, in this case, the Marines, rescue our beleaguered champion and report to the world, “We are changing our call sign to Air Force One.” Those words tell the world, all is well. 

Many of the Psalms provide a similar sense of victory and fill my heart with the swelling sense of knowing all is well. David was often in the midst of battle when he would call upon his God for help and protection from the evil forces around him. 

"I have a message from God in my heart concerning the sinfulness of the wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good." (Psalm 36:1)

David is preparing to do battle, to fight for his country's freedom and the God he loves so much. As a man after God's own heart, he knows his task is justified and he understands how important is the fight for good over evil. In fact, this is a war to will be waged over and over until Jesus makes His final appearance.

"How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of Your wings." (Psalm 36:7)

 Now, when I find myself battling with the distractions life flings in my path to discourage or derail me, I turn to the Psalms for comfort, direction and encouragement. If David can defeat a giant, I can overcome my problems knowing Jesus is at my side. I can shout to Satan, "Get off my plane!"

 Psalm 36