March 9, 2020 Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional :- Teaching Us to War
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Anglican Daily Fountain Devotional
9 March 2020
Topic: Teaching Us to War
Scripture: Judges 3:1-6
Message: The Lord left some nations around and among the Israelites in order to teach the new generation who never knew war to learn how to fight. Another reason was to test their obedience to His commands one of which was to avoid inter-marriage. Unfortunately, the people were already engaged in such marriages(v.6). God had already promised them the land of Canaan and their environments but they had to fight to possess it and with God on their side, victory was always assured. Life is full of war situations- we face battles of life on a daily basis.
Jesus stated in Mark 3:27 that ‘no man can enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house.’ We must fight spiritual battles to obtain whatever we need. Each one needs training and preparation to be able to overcome.
Many persons get consumed in the cross-fire, reason being that they had not been trained for war. Those who are experienced should train and guide the inexperienced. Nothing of worth comes easy. We must first start the fight on our knees and while we fight,we need to follow God’s instructions and commandments. Are you shying away from war or are you afraid of war? Look up to the Lord – the Man of War today (Exo.15:3).
Prayer: Oh Lord, may You teach your people to war so that victory will be assured.
Daily Quote: “The will of God will not take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.”— Billy Graham