Joshua 10:6-8 "And the men of Gibeon
sent unto Joshua to the camp to Gilgal, saying, Slack not thy hand from thy
servants; come up to us quickly, and save us, and help us: for all the kings of
the Amorites that dwell in the mountains are gathered together against us. (7)
So Joshua ascended from Gilgal, he, and all the people of war with him, and all
the mighty men of valour. (8) And the LORD said unto Joshua, Fear
them not: for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of
them stand before thee."
Recently, we saw the men of Gibeon coming to the Israelites to deceive them. Their plan was successful and they were now under the umbrella of Israel's protection. The five kings of the Amorites became fearful when they heard about the league made between Israel and Gibeon. Their fear drove them to rise up and form their own league and they decided to roll in against Gibeon and destroy the city. What they did not understand is the protection of the Almighty God is greater than any force the world throws at His people. When the men of Gibeon heard about the nations coming against them, they sent to Joshua for help. Joshua heard their plea and gathered his mighty men of valour to go protect Gibeon from the attack of the enemy.
Hopefully as we read the first paragraph, our minds are already going to a place where our protection originates. You and I are constantly under attack from the prince of darkness. Especially when we are led to make the determination that we are going to make a league with our Lord. When the Holy Spirit leads us to the place where we are seeking to walk with the Lord and have fellowship with Him, the enemy goes into high gear. He comes rolling against us with the vigor of a young calf frisking in the field. He kicks his legs up, makes all kinds of noise, and encamps at our doorstep. Do not be alarmed. Be ready for these attacks. Put on the whole armour of God. Hold the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God) in your hand and in your heart. Be as the men of Gibeon when they realized the enemy was coming against them. They called out to Joshua for help. We have a greater than Joshua who has made a league (covenant) with us. Call upon the Lord Jesus Christ for help. Surround yourself with Godly people and Godly influences.
As I find myself under attack, I must lean heavily upon the power of the Almighty to see me through. I must stand strong in the power of His might. I need to remind myself constantly that He loves me unconditionally. He died for the forgiveness and cleansing of my sin. I am His and none can tear me from that place; therefore, I have strength to withstand the attack. May God help us all as we are under the attack of the evil one even at this time.
Recently, we saw the men of Gibeon coming to the Israelites to deceive them. Their plan was successful and they were now under the umbrella of Israel's protection. The five kings of the Amorites became fearful when they heard about the league made between Israel and Gibeon. Their fear drove them to rise up and form their own league and they decided to roll in against Gibeon and destroy the city. What they did not understand is the protection of the Almighty God is greater than any force the world throws at His people. When the men of Gibeon heard about the nations coming against them, they sent to Joshua for help. Joshua heard their plea and gathered his mighty men of valour to go protect Gibeon from the attack of the enemy.
Hopefully as we read the first paragraph, our minds are already going to a place where our protection originates. You and I are constantly under attack from the prince of darkness. Especially when we are led to make the determination that we are going to make a league with our Lord. When the Holy Spirit leads us to the place where we are seeking to walk with the Lord and have fellowship with Him, the enemy goes into high gear. He comes rolling against us with the vigor of a young calf frisking in the field. He kicks his legs up, makes all kinds of noise, and encamps at our doorstep. Do not be alarmed. Be ready for these attacks. Put on the whole armour of God. Hold the sword of the Spirit (the Word of God) in your hand and in your heart. Be as the men of Gibeon when they realized the enemy was coming against them. They called out to Joshua for help. We have a greater than Joshua who has made a league (covenant) with us. Call upon the Lord Jesus Christ for help. Surround yourself with Godly people and Godly influences.
As I find myself under attack, I must lean heavily upon the power of the Almighty to see me through. I must stand strong in the power of His might. I need to remind myself constantly that He loves me unconditionally. He died for the forgiveness and cleansing of my sin. I am His and none can tear me from that place; therefore, I have strength to withstand the attack. May God help us all as we are under the attack of the evil one even at this time.