Israel’s
victory over the heathen nations was given to them by the Lord. The
spiritual dimension in this military situation must not be overlooked,
if we are to learn the lessons God is teaching us from His Word. God has
much to teach us from His Word. Those who listen to Him will always
have this testimony: “Were not our hearts burning within us while He
talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us” (Luke 24:32).
Why does the Lord’s Word burn in our hearts? - so that we might pray
to the Lord, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast
spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10).
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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