We must contend with the world, the flesh and the devil. In Numbers 11:4-6,
we read about the pull of the flesh. This becomes the lure of the
world, as men, living in the flesh, speak to Moses as men of the world (Numbers 11:10-15). In Luke 4, we see the ultimate origin of evil – “the devil” (Luke 4:2).
We must never imagine that we wrestle only against flesh and blood. The
influence of the world is seductive. It is attractive to the flesh. In
this situation, we must hear the words of Proverbs 7:24-27
as a warning against the devil, an exposure of him: “Now then, my sons,
listen to me; pay attention to what I say. Do not let your heart turn
to her ways or stray into her paths. Many are the victims she has
brought down; her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is a highway to
the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.” The enemy is real.
The warning is strong. The Saviour is stronger. In Him, we have the
victory. The world will not prevail over us. The flesh will not prevail
over us. The devil will not prevail over us. Jesus is Victor!
What God did for His people, Israel, was very great. There is a striking contrast between their slavery in Egypt and their abundance in the promised land. God had multiplied His blessing upon them, just as Jesus did when He turned water into wine (John 2:1-11). If the blessing is to be maintained and increased, we must honour the Lord. We must cry to Him for blessing: "Hear my prayer, O God, listen to the words of my mouth." We must call upon Him with faith: "Surely God is my help; the Lord is the One who sustains me" (Psalm 54:2,4).
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