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!
Psalm 48:1-14 Lord, we worship You in the place of worship – “Within Your Temple, we meditate on Your unfailing love.” Help us to go out from there, and play our part in seeing that Your praise “reaches to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 48:: 9-11). How will other people know of Your love, if we don’t tell them? How will they find their way to Your House, if we don’t invite them? When we share Your Word with others, help us to remember Your promise: “My Word… will not return to Me empty, but will… achieve the purpose for which I sent it” (Isaiah 55:11).
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