APRIL 25
Psalm 83:3, “They lay crafty plans against your people; they consult together against your treasured ones.”
Have you ever come across the old gospel tract The Four Spiritual Laws? The first law reads, “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life.” A friend of mine once wrote a tract from the opposite angle. His first law was: “Satan hates you and has a terrible plan for your life.” Both statements hold a measure of truth. The fact that God loves and treasures His people does not negate the reality that there is an enemy that seeks their destruction.
Psalm 83, written by Asaph, was composed during a time of national crisis. He cries out to God, pleading for Him not to remain silent as Israel’s enemies unite in a plot to destroy the nation. These adversaries conspire with cunning and deceit, aiming to erase Israel from memory. But Asaph appeals to God not only for protection but also because Israel is God’s treasured possession (Exodus 19:5).
This psalm reminds us of an important truth: opposition to God’s people is ultimately opposition to God Himself. As Asaph sought divine intervention, we believers find reassurance in the promise that Christ treasures us deeply because we have been “accepted in the Beloved” (Ephesians 1:6). Though we face spiritual opposition from the forces of darkness (Ephesians 6:11–12), God has provided everything we need to stand firm in His strength. Because we belong to Him, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37–39). Our security lies not in our strength, but in the faithfulness of the One who calls us His own. How blessed in Christ we are to be treasured by God!
“And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, we will not fear, for God has willed his truth to triumph through us.” — Martin Luther
Application questions: When you face spiritual opposition or challenges, how does remembering that you are “God’s treasured possession” shape the way you respond? Psalm 83 shows Asaph crying out to God in a time of crisis. How can you grow in relying on His strength rather than your own?
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