Psalms 17 1:7
"... Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin. As for the deeds of men-- by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped. I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes."
David had faced all kinds of attacks and difficulties; however, in verse 5 he says, "My steps have held on to your path. My feet have not slipped." Brothers and sisters, let us set our feet firmly on God's path! The promise land that God gives us will not fall from the sky by itself; rather, it is in a place that we have to fight to be our property. God once told Joshua, "I will give you every place where you set your foot" Why the promise land was given only after we set our foot on? God wants us work together, and be of one heart.
When God told Israelites to cross the Jordan River, He asked priests to carry the Ark, and set their feet firmly in the river. It is to fulfill this promise: give you every place where you set your foot. God wanted them stand there strategically, i.e. to proclaim victory. God himself would do the work: to part Jordan River, and to fulfill the miracle.
After Israelites entered into the promise land, they came into harsh spiritual battles. Every step was a battle. Everywhere enemies did their work, planned their ruses, and levied their accusations. In every field, there were obstacles from the dark authority. Even so, our God is a God that fought for Israel! Do you know that God will fight for us? Even so, we must first step on the land that God gave us. Our feet must be firmly planted on the path of God. Until then will His blessing be with us. May God's spirit help us once again. No matter what kind of difficulty we encounter, let our feet be on the land of God. As soon as we clearly recognize the land that God gave us and standing firmly on it, we will see the arrival of God's blessing and the enemies will retreat!
Pray with Pastor Tong
Lord, we thank you because you are the God who fights for us. May you help us to stay on your path and stand firmly on the promise land. We will see you denounce the work of all enemies and bless our lives and ministry. Prayer and thanks in the victorious name of Jesus, amen!
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