What makes enemies run away? The presence of the Living God!
What about God’s presence in us and with us causes our enemies to “perish at His presence”?
When my enemies turn back, they shall fall and perish at Your presence. (Ps 9:3 NKJV)
This verse tells us that the enemies begin to run away (‘turn back’) and then they fall and then they perish (or die). God’s power, perfection, and glory have this devastating effect on those who work in defiance of God and of His will.
You will make them turn their backs when you aim your arrows at them. (Ps 21:12 NCV)
They run from God in fear and terror because the enemies of our souls are aware that God is always victorious, and His arrows never miss their targets.
You made my enemies turn their backs in flight, and I destroyed my foes. (Ps 18:40 NIV)
The explanation for this verse is that the enemy (satan) sets ambushes for people and aims arrows of lack, sickness, strife and fear at God’s people. God’s arrows are the power of His spoken Word, His living Word, and His written Word. With the power and authority of Jesus Christ and His finished work of salvation, the Lord overcomes and overpowers the enemy easily as we trust in Him, and speak His Word in faith and power into our circumstances.
Rejoice in the goodness and the mighty power of our God!