Today's encouragement comes from Joshua 11:7, which says this:
"So Joshua and all the people of war with him came against them suddenly by the waters of Merom, and they attacked them.”This is an intriguing verse, because in it we learn some of the principles of spiritual warfare. Joshua did not wait around for the massive alliance of Ca-naanites to attack him—instead he (Joshua) assailed them; and he did it “suddenly,” when his foes were not expecting him.
The Christian churchman’s warfare is more offensive, than it is defensive. Since we already know the corruption of our own hearts, and the deceits of the world and Satan, we are thoroughly “up on” the battle plans of all our op-ponents. As we walk in the Spirit in love with Jesus, we cannot be defeated.
[Puritan quote of the day: "If there remains some filth and uncleanness still in our hearts, it should teach us to long for heaven, when our sanctification shall be made as perfect as our justification is.” —Jeremiah Burroughs, in, "Hope"]
[Puritan quote of the day: "If there remains some filth and uncleanness still in our hearts, it should teach us to long for heaven, when our sanctification shall be made as perfect as our justification is.” —Jeremiah Burroughs, in, "Hope"]
