Devotion and Warfare
For the builders, everyone had his sword girded by his side, and so builded. And he that sounded the trumpet was by me. Nehemiah 4:18
Presume not to labor to build with the right hand without holding the sword in the left (Nehemiah 4:18). It is vigilance combined with prayer that spells victory. Devotion must be coupled with warfare to be fruitful. Holy ecstasy must be mixed with holy boldness, and love must be blended with courage. Only to pray is not enough. Prayer must rise from the battlefield of spiritual conquest.
They were in battle and it was necessary for them to have their sward right there, because the enemy was right there, too. Our enemies are right beside us, and sometimes I wonder if we are aware of the warfare that is going on. Are we really prepared for battle? What would happen if we really were prepared? What would be the results? I challenge you/myself to be prepared. It is God's word which is the sword, As we read his word, and pray we prepare ourselves for battle. We need to be covered by the blood of Jesus Christ as we go into battle each day. You might not visually see the war, it may come in many forms, by words spoken to us, by thoughts, by evils expressing itself to us in many ways. Think about the effect of computer and television. Is it building you up or tearing you down? Does your faith grow from it or does it take away your faith?
Father in Heaven, we come to you today in the name of Jesus, and we ask for your protection for us this day, that the blood of Jesus Christ would cover our very being, our steps and actions. May we be drawn to you, to be your vessels, This we ask in Jesus name. Amen.
Yesterday we had Sunday School and Church. Morris Conklins were our speakers, they are missionaries to Portugal. It was a good service and a good message. After a long nap, Jack and I were at the Senior Center for supper with the other seniors. Some work on puzzles and some play pool.
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