Good morning Beloved Brethren,
Date: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Topic: WALLS OF PROTECTION
Text: Read: Proverbs 25:28
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 20-21; Matt. 28
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” (Prov. 25:28).
In Old Testament times, walls around a city were a symbol of strength and security. Without walls, a town would be left open to easy attack, not just from humans, but even from wild animals. When Prophet Nehemiah realized that the walls around the city of Jerusalem were in ruins, he wept and mourned certain days; fasted and prayed before the God of heaven (Neh. 1:4).
As it is to a city, so it is to an individual; a person who has no self-control is like a city without walls. He or she is open to enemy attacks at any given moment. When we fail to exercise self-control, the spirits of lying, gossips, backbiting, hatred, tribalism, racism, jealousy, rage, frustration, bearing false witness, and more, can enter our lives easily and unopposed. A lack of self-control is Satan's way of preparing us for destruction. However, you have all you need to stand firm in your faith. God is the One who strengthens your spirit.
The sins we allow into our lives break down our spiritual walls of protection. However, God will repair them when we turn to Him, confess our sins, forsake them and seek His forgiveness. God is our strength and master Builder; only He can restore His walls of holy protection around our lives when they are broken down by our sins.
Prayer: Merciful Father, please forgive our sins and restore our spiritual walls of protection against the enemy. Help us to always exercise a spirit of self-control. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 55. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
Date: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2018
Topic: WALLS OF PROTECTION
Text: Read: Proverbs 25:28
Daily Bible Study: Lev. 20-21; Matt. 28
“He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls” (Prov. 25:28).
In Old Testament times, walls around a city were a symbol of strength and security. Without walls, a town would be left open to easy attack, not just from humans, but even from wild animals. When Prophet Nehemiah realized that the walls around the city of Jerusalem were in ruins, he wept and mourned certain days; fasted and prayed before the God of heaven (Neh. 1:4).
As it is to a city, so it is to an individual; a person who has no self-control is like a city without walls. He or she is open to enemy attacks at any given moment. When we fail to exercise self-control, the spirits of lying, gossips, backbiting, hatred, tribalism, racism, jealousy, rage, frustration, bearing false witness, and more, can enter our lives easily and unopposed. A lack of self-control is Satan's way of preparing us for destruction. However, you have all you need to stand firm in your faith. God is the One who strengthens your spirit.
The sins we allow into our lives break down our spiritual walls of protection. However, God will repair them when we turn to Him, confess our sins, forsake them and seek His forgiveness. God is our strength and master Builder; only He can restore His walls of holy protection around our lives when they are broken down by our sins.
Prayer: Merciful Father, please forgive our sins and restore our spiritual walls of protection against the enemy. Help us to always exercise a spirit of self-control. We pray in Jesus’ name – Amen.
(From The Voice of Christ Today, 2018 Edition Daily Inspiration for Personal and Family Devotion, page 55. A Publication of The World International Sacred Peace Movement)
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