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
