God warned Israel not to see success and victory over their enemies as achievements by their prowess and bravery.
Don’t be envious when those who cut corners succeed in sinful ways; when they gain advancements at the expense of merit, the Truth keeps staring us all , and once a while, even lapsed conscience wakes to sincerity.
Brethren, show complete trust in the Lord, believe in His Word and wait patiently on Him; he’ll not fail you.
J I Packer says:
Meditation is the activity of calling to mind, and thinking over, and dwelling on, and applying to oneself, the various things that one knows about the works, the ways, the purpose and the promises of God. It is the activity of holy thought,
How many of us are taking advantage of the weak, less privileged, poor, etc. to promote dependence and oppression if they don’t submit to our whims?
How many are using the uniform staff in our land to treat others ruthlessly?
Some of us who did village hunting can still remember how our dogs would call us to go for hunting or to follow it and pick a game it had caught. Sometimes it was our parents who would tell us to follow the dog who was nudging, wagging the tail and even taunting on us.
1 Peter 4:7 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray.
1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:9 Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Brethren, when we walk with the Lord, In the light of His word, what a glory he sheds on our way!
Blessed people walking in His blessings enjoy His protection.
Any thinking about ‘The fear of the Lord’ is corrected and redefined and by obedient walk in Him.
Walk here is going down life’s road; not a short or long trip.
So, how’s your walk in Him, obedient or any how? Is your obedience selective or you simply a strive to be an obedient child of His?