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 ā āthe devilā (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: āNow 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.ā 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!
There is to be prayer from āevery one who lives in the landā (Joel 1:14). It is to be personal prayer - āO Lord, I cry to You for help!ā (Joel 1:19). These two belong together - prayer for the nation and personal prayer. This is expressed so well in the words: āO Holy Ghost, revival comes from Thee. Send a revival. Start the work in me.ā We hear the words, āReturn to the Lord, your Godā (Joel 2:13). They are followed by some wonderful words about the character of God - āHe is merciful and compassionate, patient and always ready to forgive and to change His plans about disasterā (Joel 2:13). How do we know that God is like this? We look at what He has done for us - āBe glad and rejoice. The Lord has done great things!ā (Joel 2:21). Looking at all that the Lord has done for us, we trust His promise: āWhoever calls on the Name of the Lord will be savedā (Joel 2:32). This salvation is more than forgiveness for past sins. Itās more than the future glory of being in Godās ev...
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