Re: [Awake4HisReturn] Victory without War
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From: Michael J. Knight <michaelnight82@yahoo.in>
To: Awake4HisReturn@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sat, February 12, 2011 5:12:39 AM
Subject: [Awake4HisReturn] Victory without War
Victory without War
God created man to be victorious in all his ways He created man and kept him in the Garden of Eden to maintain and protect it. (Then the LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to tend and keep it. Genesis 2:15). Likewise, today God has kept us in different positions to lead a righteous life blameless before Him.
But every day we face different situations, people, problems, worries, financial crisis, sickness, etc. These are not the things God kept for us and due to the disobedience of man; we have to face all these things every day. But Jesus Christ on the cross took all our suffering, pain and sickness and delivered us from the clutches of sin and curse. (who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness--by whose stripes you were healed. 1 Peter 2:24).
Through Jesus Christ we can lead a victories life over the situations we face each day. Bible-the word of God shows us the way to be victorious; Jesus Christ is the way (John 14:6) and the word of God (John 1:1,15).
Stand carrying the word of God: Israelites under the leadership of Joshua were about to enter the promise land; but river Jordan flowing full was on their way. As commanded by God, Joshua told the priests to carry the arc of God and stand in the river; the water was cut off and they crossed the river. (And it shall come to pass, as soon as the soles of the feet of the priests who bear the ark of the LORD, the Lord of all the earth, shall rest in the waters of the Jordan, that the waters of the Jordan shall be cut off, the waters that come down from upstream, and they shall stand as a heap." Then the priests who bore the ark of the covenant of the LORD stood firm on dry ground in the midst of the Jordan ; and all Israel crossed over on dry ground, until all the people had crossed completely over the Jordan . Joshua 3:13,17).
The commandments of God were inside the arc of God (Deuteronomy 10:5). And when the people carried it on their shoulders, they were able to overcome the situation and cross the river Jordan . For our life also, word of God is the lamp to our feet (Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path Psalms 119:105). If we carry Bible, read, meditate and do according to it, it will carry us in all situations.
Prayer: King Hezekiah faced a situation where his enemies surrounded him (2 Kings 18). When he got the message from the enemy, he went straight to God in prayer (2 Kings 19:14-20). (Now therefore, O LORD our God, I pray, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that You are the LORD God, You alone." 2 Kings 19:19). The angel of the Lord, fought for them and king Hezekiah won the battle without going for the war (And it came to pass on a certain night that the angel of the LORD went out, and killed in the camp of the Assyrians one hundred and eighty-five thousand; and when people arose early in the morning, there were the corpses--all dead. 2 Kings 19:35).
God has promised us, Thus says the LORD who made it, the LORD who formed it to establish it (the LORD is His name): `Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.' (Jeremiah 33:2,3). Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me." (Psalms 50:15). Whatever may be the situation, if we call unto our Lord in prayer, He will deliver us from the situation for the glory of His name.
Praise God: A great multitude of people came against king Jehoshaphat and he sought after the Lord (2 Chronicles 20:2,3). The Lord answered him, I'll fight for you. In the battle field, he set people to sing praises to the Lord and when they started praising, the Lord set ambushes among the enemies (2 Chronicles 20:19-24). Now when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushes against the people of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah; and they were defeated. (2 Chronicles 20:22). The people of Judah won the war without raising their weapons for the Lord fought for them when they sang praises of the Lord.
God has created us to praise Him and bring glory to His name. (This people I have formed for Myself; They shall declare My praise. Isaiah 43:21). God dwells in the praises of His people. Bible commands even our request should be made with praise. (Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6,7).
Seek God by fasting and sanctification: When people came against king Jehoshaphat, he sought the Lord through fasting. (And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah . So Judah gathered together to ask help from the LORD; and from all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD. 2 Chronicles 20:3,4). By fasting we humble ourselves and seek the way of the Lord. (Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions. Ezra 8:21). Also, our Lord Jesus Christ says we can bring down the forts of enemy by fasting and praying (Matthew 17:21).
Our God is a holy God and expects us to be holy (but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct 1 Peter 1:15). Before stepping forward to cross river Jordan , Joshua commanded his people to sanctify themselves to see the wonder and glory of the Lord. (And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." Joshua 3:5).
Not by our works and righteousness, but by the precious blood of Jesus Christ we are cleansed of our sins and made righteous before Lord God our maker. If we go unto the Lord humbling ourselves in fasting and praying, our Lord God will deliver us, fight for us and give us victory over the enemy.
Obedience: The Lord did not say to Joshua "I will give you Jericho " but said "I have given you Jericho ". (And the LORD said to Joshua: "See! I have given Jericho into your hand, its king, and the mighty men of valor. Joshua 6:2). The Lord had given Jericho unto Joshua and his people, but gave specific and unique command to take over it. The men of war have to go round the city once for six days with seven priests blowing seven trumpets; and on the seventh day they have to go round the city seven times. (Joshua 6:2-5). The children of Israel obeyed and the wall of Jericho fell down as promised by the Lord.
God has given us many promises and blessings through His word Bible. To inherit and enjoy the blessings of the Lord obedience to the word of God and voice of Holy Spirit is essential. (Then Samuel said: "Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. 1 Samuel 15:22). ("Now it shall come to pass, if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God, to observe carefully all His commandments which I command you today, that the LORD your God will set you high above all nations of the earth. And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you, because you obey the voice of the LORD your God: Deuteronomy 28:1,2).
My dear ones in Christ, today we don't take any weapon and wage war. But we do fight war against evil things, powers, in our work place and also against evil forces. (For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12). But whatever may be the situation or whomever may be against us, by the grace of God we shall stand with the word of God, be steadfast in prayer, praise our Lord God, seek Him by fasting and sanctification and obey the word of God and voice of our precious Holy Spirit. And our mighty God shall deliver us from all evil and give us victory in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matthew 6:33)
So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' Says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)
Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.' For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.' (Isaiah 41:10,13)
Remember
Only one life, will soon be past,
Only what is done, for Christ will last.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit be with you all. Amen. (2 Corinthians 13:14)
Love & Prayers,
Michael J. Knight.
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