Meditate
On
And
Moses built an altar and called its name, The-Lord-Is-My-Banner.
Exodus
17:15
Remain
At Rest
The
first battle that the Israelites fought after leaving Egypt was at a place
called Rephidim. They were camped there, minding their own business, when the
Amalekites came and attacked them.
Let
me share something powerful with you here. The name “Rephidim” means “resting
places.” Israel was literally at a place of rest when trouble came. Maybe
you’ve experienced this too. And when times like these come, what should you
do? Well, you meet the challenge, my friend!
Now,
I don’t mean going into battle with the devil as though Christ has not already
defeated him at the cross. No, the real fight is to stand your ground and
remain at rest. The enemy wants to wrestle you out of your position of rest,
get you into self-effort and get you all agitated, anxious and fearful. But God
wants you to remain seated and restful, trusting in Him and the finished work
of His Son that has wrought victory over all the works of the enemy.
So
don’t get provoked out of your place of rest. Know that the Lord is on your
side and with you in the midst of your battle. As you remain at rest in Him, He
will give you might and lead you to a glorious victory, as he did that day for
the Israelites against the Amalekites!
Blessings,
Joseph
Prince
