Mon., 4/22/19 Devotion (Lev. 26:8)

Today's encouragement comes from Leviticus 26:8, where we read these words:

"Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thou-sand to flight; your enemies shall fall by the sword before you."

Among the many blessings that come to those who by God’s grace actually keep the covenant is this one: that a few of God's churched children would chase a whole horde of His enemies. This is lovely.  After all, it is only the true and faithful church that has any real impact on the most important aspects of what happens in the world.

By the grace of our Risen Redeemer, let us be among the few, who, because of our union with Jesus, make all the difference. God never sought to over-whelm the world purely with numbers. He delights to take it through His choice and chosen instruments.

[Puritan quote of the day: "God is a Being infinitely lovely, because He has infinite excellency and beauty.” —Jonathan Edwards, in the book, "On Know-ing Christ"]