"They shall fall by the sword...." ( Ps.63:10a)
This particular declaration comes as the enemies of the psalmist seek his destruction. He boldly proclaims that "they shall fall by the sword".
The NT is clear that believers are at war. "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down stronholds, casting down aruments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,....." (2Cor. 10:4-5 ) It is also clear that we are both armored and equipped. "And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God." (Eph 6:17). Our weapon is the Word. The enemies of our soul will fall by the sword....the Word of God.
Read it. Memorize it. Study it. Above all, believe it. You cannot use what you do not know. You cannot use skillfully what you have not practiced and trained with. If victory comes through the sword, then we must immerse ourselves in the precious Word of God. Immerse yourself this week. Wield a mighty sword.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Heb. 2:1
"Therefore we must give the more earnest heed to the things we have heard lest we drift away"
"Drift" is the subtle danger to the committed believer's soul. How easy it is to begin some new committment or task. The excitement and the newness carry us through. Very quickly however we find ourselves not quite as enamored, and this is when the danger of "drift" begins. A boat left at the dock without an anchor or moor will slowly and surely be influenced by the waves around it . It will drift in the direction of the tide of the moment and leave the dock. Giving earnest heed to the Word is the moor or anchor of the soul that will hold us fast and prevent this slow and insidious cooling that leads to lukewarm spiritual life. Guard your quiet time and apply what you learn. Give earnest heed to the Word to prevent "drift".
"Drift" is the subtle danger to the committed believer's soul. How easy it is to begin some new committment or task. The excitement and the newness carry us through. Very quickly however we find ourselves not quite as enamored, and this is when the danger of "drift" begins. A boat left at the dock without an anchor or moor will slowly and surely be influenced by the waves around it . It will drift in the direction of the tide of the moment and leave the dock. Giving earnest heed to the Word is the moor or anchor of the soul that will hold us fast and prevent this slow and insidious cooling that leads to lukewarm spiritual life. Guard your quiet time and apply what you learn. Give earnest heed to the Word to prevent "drift".
Monday, August 17, 2009
Proverbs 17:1 "Better is a dry morsel and quietness with it Than a house full of feasting with strife."
The message here is that the atmosphere of your home is more important than the contents. Even though Jesus was very clear when He said "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." (Lk. 12:15), it seems to me that we often confuse the issue and equate possessions with happiness. It's so easy to think that if my children (or I) only had ________, then they (or I) would be more content or happy.
Scripture however is clear that the most important thing is the atmosphere of our homes, and that is something we create by who we are. I have seen many blogs, and books for women advocating tea sets, and beautiful tables etc. While those things are very nice, they still miss the heart of the issue, because the focus is still on things creating an atmosphere of peace, harmony etc. People make atmosphere by who they are and how they live. May we be such lovers of the Lord that where we are is transformed by who we are.
The message here is that the atmosphere of your home is more important than the contents. Even though Jesus was very clear when He said "Take heed and beware of covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of the things he possesses." (Lk. 12:15), it seems to me that we often confuse the issue and equate possessions with happiness. It's so easy to think that if my children (or I) only had ________, then they (or I) would be more content or happy.
Scripture however is clear that the most important thing is the atmosphere of our homes, and that is something we create by who we are. I have seen many blogs, and books for women advocating tea sets, and beautiful tables etc. While those things are very nice, they still miss the heart of the issue, because the focus is still on things creating an atmosphere of peace, harmony etc. People make atmosphere by who they are and how they live. May we be such lovers of the Lord that where we are is transformed by who we are.
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