The following verses reveal complaints of the Psalmist regarding the attacks of his enemies, giving us insight into how Satan works against believers, churches, and church movements. Believers are to speak out our complaint to God. Speaking out our complaint unmasks the “schemes” (lit “thoughts”) of Satan – “we would not be outwitted by Satan for we are not ignorant of his designs” (2 Cor 2:11).
At our last prayer meeting, half the church faced the other half of the church. One half spoke the complaint on behalf of the church. The other half answered back with the faith affirmations. Corporate sword welding in the battle!