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STRENGTH OF LAST DAYS IN HIS FOOTPRINTS
Proverbs 18:10 says - "The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe."
The Lord Jesus is addressed by so many different names throughout the Scriptures. Each one of them represents an answer to a need that we will face throughout our lifetime.
"The Name of the LORD is a Strong Tower"
<FONTSIZE=4> - The word "Strong" implies force, security, majesty, boldness, might, and power. There is only one group that is welcome in this "Tower" - "The righteous." These "sanctified ones" are not nonchalant about their entrance. The Scriptures tell us that "The righteous runneth into it." That means that they run swiftly, move quickly, hurry, and dart about.Could it be that they are running from danger, evil, harm, temptation, wickedness, etc. - seeking a refuge for their souls? Could it also be that the Scriptures are informing us that their walk is a battleground, and that they are constantly on the move against the forces of evil?
Once they arrive at this "Tower," they know that they are "safe."
When we are feeling afraid, alone, helpless, depressed, and abandoned, we can counteract Satan's lies of defeat and hopelessness with "The Name of the LORD" that assures us that God will never leave us nor forsake us, as found in Matthew 12:3 - "...AND THEY SHALL CALL HIS NAME EMMANUEL, which being interpreted is, God with us."
When everything around us is being shaken, we can run into it as our "Rock," the "God of my Rock," our "Fortress," our"Strong Tower from the enemy," and "The Strength of my life."
When the battle is raging about us, we can run into it as our "Shield," "Buckler," and "Deliverer."
When the way seems dark and is filled with confusion, we can run into it as our "Light."
When man is attacking us, lying about us, mistreating, using, and manipulating us, we can run into it as our "Refuge for the Oppressed."
When everything seems to be going wrong and nothing seems right, we can run into it as our "Refuge in times of trouble."
When we cannot figure out our way or the direction in which our lives are headed, we can run into it as our "Alpha and Omega" - our "Beginning" and "Ending."
Finally, by "The Name of the LORD," we are kept by God's Almighty Power. That which protects us from all harm and evil is exemplified by the Name - "God." Within that Name lies the Omnipotent Power that no foe can ever challenge or thwart.
"The Name of the LORD"
is a "Strong Tower from the enemy"(Psalm 61:3). We need not fear his breath nor his shadow. For there is a place in God that we can run to for safety. It's called "The Name of the LORD."Run into it and be safe.
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy psalm 126:5
Scheming against you-ref Eph 6:11 NIV
COMMANDS AND ADVICE: WHAT ARE WE TO DO?
BE STRONG-6:10
PUT ON THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD-6:11
STAND-6:11
FOR WE WRESTLE (or struggle)-6:12
TAKE UNTO YOU THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD-6:13
HAVING DONE ALL (or everything), TO STAND-6:13
STAND THEREFORE-6:14
HAVING YOUR LOINS GIRT ABOUT WITH TRUTH-6:14
HAVING ON THEBREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS-6:14
TAKING THE SHIELD OF FAITH-6:16
TAKE THE HELMET OF SALVATION-6:17
TAKE...THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT, WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD-6:17
STAND OR WRESTLE AGAINST WHAT?
AGAINST SPIRITUAL WICKEDNESS IN HIGH PLACES-6:12 AGAINST THE DEVIL'S SCHEMES-6:11 NIV
AGAINST PRINCIPALITIES (or authorities)-6:12
AGAINST POWERS-6:12
AGAINST THE RULERS OF THE DARKNESS OF THIS WORLD-6:12
IN THE LORD-6:10
IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT-6:10
Now-Eph 6:10
IN THE EVIL DAY-6:13
BREASTPLATE OF-6:14 / RIGHTEOUSNESS-6:14-Covers the chest, including the heart.
Faith and love-1 Thes 5:8
FEET SHOD-6:15 / THE GOSPEL-6:15 -Stand on God’s Word (the Rock).
SHIELD-6:16 / OF FAITH-6:16 -Can protect everything.
HELMET- OF SALVATION-6:17 - Helmet covers the head: Thinking, hearing, seeing.
IN THE LORD-6:10
IN THE POWER OF HIS MIGHT-6:10
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT-6:17 THE WORD-6:17
THAT YE MAY BE ABLE TO STAND-6:11
THAT YE MAY BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND (or stand your ground)-6:13
WHEREWITH YE SHALL BE ABLE TO QUENCH (or extinguish) ALL THE FIERY DARTS (or flaming arrows) OF THE WICKED-6:16
REMEMBER THERE IS A HOME FOR US WAITING AND PREPARED, THAT YOU ARE NEVER ALONE EVEN IF IT SEEMS YOU ARE. HOLD ON,REST IN HIS ARMS,TRUST AND KEEP YOUR HOPE,WITHOUT HOPE WE HAVE NOTHING.
BLESSING AND LOVE TO YOU ALL
ANGLROSE
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AWESOME entry, so uplifting, encouraging too. I so appreciate the effort you put out on your entries, appreciate YOU so much.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK -
It appears that you put a lot of thought into the preperation of your article and most importantly, you are scripturaly sound. So many sites today have gone astray. It is refreshing to find one that holds true to God's word.
Hope you like this, my wife and I wrote it several years ago, but I believe it certantly fits in with your article.
Sounds of the Battle
The sounds of the battle are in the land
A call to withstand having done all to stand
God's forces are gathering all around
Now is the time to reclaim God's ground
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Stand firm, stand firm, stand firm, stand firm and then stand
Lifting His banner high, proclaim Him all around
Jesus is Lord of Lords; He is the Lord of Host
He'll pull the strongholds of Satan down
Come and declare this is Holy Ground, stand firm!
The belt of His truth is around your waist
The breastplate of righteousness in its place
Our feet are shod with the gospel of peace
The shield of our faith is held firm in place
chorus
The battle is raging now don't you fear.
Don't worry, God says, "You'll know I am near"
The sword of His Spirit is strong indeed
We'll use it in faith this is all we'll need
chorus
Take up the sword in faith with your hand
Go out in the world and reclaim God's land
You're not alone you'll have Jesus there
He's our redeemer and He's always there
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Know that the victory is already won
Satan is finished the battle is done
Go shouting in triumph to meet the foe
Tell him to his face that he has to go
chorus
ãCopywrite 1991 Buddy & Alice LaJuett
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Blessings to you too, dear one. This is an awesome entry. God does hear our prayers and honors every one. Happy Mother's Day.
Barb- http://journals.aol.com/barbpinion/HEYLETSTALK -
A really encouraging post Tammy! And what encourages me the most is the work the Lord has done in your life and your situation! May He continue to work in your life and circumstance! -- Barbara
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9/2/08 2:00 AM
God Bless You and keep up the good work!