Book of Jeremiah
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There is a devotion William Gurnall wrote, entitled "The Weakness of Wickedness", which is a great reminder to the Bible Believing Christian's position in Christ. Too often Christians become overwhelmed with looking at the strength, ability, size of the enemy - rather than remembering the strength, ability and size of their God! It is not a comparison between the believer and the enemy but rather the Lord Jesus Christ and the enemy. You see, when you realize that the Battle is the LORD's, there is no problem. Our weapons are not carnal but mighty! Our faith is a shield. And it quenches all the fiery darts of the wicked one. (Ephesians 6) By spending time each day with the LORD, spending time in praise and worship, reading the Scriptures and being encouraged by great devotionals, Sermons, and exhorting one another daily - lest anyone be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin - we become stronger and stronger in the LORD each day. The righteous are as bold as a lion but the wicked flee when no one is chasing them. Rejoice that no weapon formed against you shall prosper! Rejoice that the LORD has won the Battle and more than anything else - Rejoice in your Salvation, Christian!
Here then is first part of Gurnalls' message - The Weakness of Wickedness - from the Christian in Complete Armour.
God calls Satan wicked to encourage believers in their combat with him. It is as if God says, "Do not be afraid of him; it is a wicked company you go against, And they that defend it are wicked, too." If the saints must have enemies, the worse they are, the better! It would put courage into a coward to fight with such a crew! Wickedness must be weak. the devil's guilt tells them their cause is lost before the battle is ever fought. They fear you, Christian, because you are holy, so you do not need to fear them at all.
Here then is first part of Gurnalls' message - The Weakness of Wickedness - from the Christian in Complete Armour.
God calls Satan wicked to encourage believers in their combat with him. It is as if God says, "Do not be afraid of him; it is a wicked company you go against, And they that defend it are wicked, too." If the saints must have enemies, the worse they are, the better! It would put courage into a coward to fight with such a crew! Wickedness must be weak. the devil's guilt tells them their cause is lost before the battle is ever fought. They fear you, Christian, because you are holy, so you do not need to fear them at all.
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