Here is some
encouragement to finish the marathon we're in.
The last lap of
a modern Olympic marathon is always
held in the stadium.
"Therefore,
since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of
witnesses, let us throw off everything that
hinders and the sin that so easily besets us."
Hebrews 12:1
[immediately after the "faith" chapter, Hebrews
11]
Here is the
study:
Seeing that in these last few days
that precede the rapture, the enemy will step up
his assaults, in both number and intensity, let us
first put
on the full armor of God.
"...Be strong in
the Lord and in the power of His might." Ephesians 6:10 NLT
[Please read Ephesians 6:10-18.]
As you go about the Lord's
business, you will be under attack as regarding
your qualifications for being on the LORD's
team. At that point, you must realize that
even though you are dressed for battle, the battle is the LORD's.
"As all the men
of Judah stood before the LORD with their little
ones, wives, and children, the Spirit of the LORD
came upon one of the men standing there. His name was
Jahaziel, son of Zechariah, son of Bernaiah, son
of Jeiel, son of Mattaniah, a Levite who was a
descendant of Asaph. [Some psalms were written
by Asaph.]
"He said,
'Listen all you people of Judah and
Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat!
This is what the LORD says: Do not be
afraid! Don't be discouraged by this mighty army,
for the battle is not yours, but God's. Tomorrow, march out
against them. You will find them coming up
through the ascent of Ziz at the end of the
valley that opens into the wilderness of Jeruel.
"But you will
not even need to fight. Take your positions; then
stand still and watch the LORD's victory. He is with you, O
people of Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be
afraid or discouraged. Go out against them
tomorrow, for the LORD is with you."
2 Chronicles
20:13-17 NLT [See
also Deut. 11:24-32, Deut. 27:12-26, and
Joshua 8:30-35]
"[The LORD, speaking to
Joshua] Study
this Book of Instruction [Torah] continually. Meditate
on it day and night so you will be sure to obey
everything written in it. Only then will
you prosper and succeed in all you do.
This is my command--be strong and be
courageous! Do not be afraid or
discouraged. For the LORD your God [YHWH Elohim] is with you wherever you
go." Joshua
1:8-9
You say you can't fight, nor can
you bring yourself to surrender. It's okay,
for the battle is the LORD's. All you have to do is
remain calm, and follow orders.
"As many as are
led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of
God."
Romans
8:14 KJV
Indeed,
"He gives power to the weak
and strength to the powerless.
"Even youths
will become weak and tired,
and young men will fall in exhaustion.
"But those who
wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength.
They shall mount up with wings as eagles.
They shall run and not be weary.
They shall walk and not faint." Isaiah 40:29-31
By making the joy of the LORD our
strength [Nehemiah 8:10, Psalm 22:3], no
matter what happens, we know we are in the center
of the LORD's will. It is written,
"All things work
together for good to those who love God, to
those who are the called according to His
purpose." Romans 8:28 KJV
Indeed,
"What can we say about such
wonderful things as these? If God is for us,
who can ever be against us?" Romans 8:31
"And I am convinced that nothing can ever
separate us from God's love. Neither death
nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our
fears for today nor our worries about
tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate
us from God's love. No power in the sky
above or in the earth below--indeed, nothing in
all creation will ever be able to separate us from
the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus
our Lord." Romans 8:38-39
So, instead of pacing in endless
worry, we can be still [2 Chron 20:17 and
Psalm 46:10] and know that we know that we
know that Jesus is LORD. [Listen to "I know that I know
that I know," sung by Stephanie Boosahda,
NewPax, 1981.] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBx-AzhQmoQ
"But Thou, O LORD, art enthroned
upon the praises of Israel." Psalm 22:3
Please
also read 2 Kings, chapters 6 and 7.
"And Elisha prayed, and
said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he
may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young
man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain [was]
full of horses and chariots of fire round about
Elisha." 2 Kings 6:17
Baruch HaShem Yeshua [Blessed be
the Name, "YHWH is deliverance"],
Mike C
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