After the Battle
Good Morning!
I will be visiting my family in CT for the next two weeks, and attending the General Convention with my Mom and Dad. I pray to be and to receive the blessing that God intends.
May our love for God and love for our human family and the desire to bless them inspire us to triumph in every battle.
Much love in Christ,
Joy
#250 After the Battle Genesis 14
Abraham, the Father of our Faith, is an example of being a blessing in this life and of inheriting the privilege of blessing all the nations in the future. He practiced being a blessing well in this life!
When Abram heard that Lot was taken captive by the king of Shinar (later known as Babylon) and his allies, he was willing to take on the unexpected role of warrior, a demonstration of both his faith and his love. “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is upheld, he will not fear, until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries. He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted in honor.” Psalm 112:8-9
Despite Lot’s unwise choices (he was living IN Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 14:12) Abram chose to risk his life for his nephew. This was another example of Abram’s propensity to bless. Despite the unwise course of our human family, we have a commitment to their highest good. We are willing to ‘go to battle’ as soldiers of Christ for the cause of bringing liberty to all our human family who have been born into sin. Imagine how Lot must have rejoiced to see the small army with his Uncle in the lead! Just as he was freed from the captivity of the King of Babylon, we will have part in freeing the whole groaning creation from the captivity of sin and death, with eternal blessing and joy as the final outcome. Romans 8:20-21
Abram refused any spoils from the victory of this battle. Genesis 14:22-23 It was part of His vow to God. “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’“ Abram vowed that all the glory would go to God, and that is part of our vow also. The only reward we desire is that the people be returned to freedom. There are no ulterior motives for our part in this battle.
Melchizedek met Abram after the victory was won. This king of Salem, priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine, and gave a special blessing. “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Genesis 14:18 Jesus, pictured as Melchizedek will meet us after the battle is over and the victory is won, and he will acknowledge our faithfulness and the faithfulness of God, partaking of the Passover bread and wine in heaven with us in the Kingdom of God. Luke 22:16, 18
The partaking anew is a celebration initiated by our glorified Jesus.
He wishes to celebrate our victory as warriors in the cause of God and Christ. He wishes to celebrate the faithfulness of God in our victory in the defeat of Babylon.
May we recognize the battle for what it is: a triumph of the faith of Abraham.
Jesus wants to celebrate the victory of our faith in this battle! May we courageously face every battle on behalf of our brethren in Christ, as well as on behalf of our human family.
I will be visiting my family in CT for the next two weeks, and attending the General Convention with my Mom and Dad. I pray to be and to receive the blessing that God intends.
May our love for God and love for our human family and the desire to bless them inspire us to triumph in every battle.
Much love in Christ,
Joy
#250 After the Battle Genesis 14
Abraham, the Father of our Faith, is an example of being a blessing in this life and of inheriting the privilege of blessing all the nations in the future. He practiced being a blessing well in this life!
When Abram heard that Lot was taken captive by the king of Shinar (later known as Babylon) and his allies, he was willing to take on the unexpected role of warrior, a demonstration of both his faith and his love. “He shall not be afraid of evil tidings; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD. His heart is upheld, he will not fear, until he looks with satisfaction on his adversaries. He has given freely to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; his horn will be exalted in honor.” Psalm 112:8-9
Despite Lot’s unwise choices (he was living IN Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 14:12) Abram chose to risk his life for his nephew. This was another example of Abram’s propensity to bless. Despite the unwise course of our human family, we have a commitment to their highest good. We are willing to ‘go to battle’ as soldiers of Christ for the cause of bringing liberty to all our human family who have been born into sin. Imagine how Lot must have rejoiced to see the small army with his Uncle in the lead! Just as he was freed from the captivity of the King of Babylon, we will have part in freeing the whole groaning creation from the captivity of sin and death, with eternal blessing and joy as the final outcome. Romans 8:20-21
Abram refused any spoils from the victory of this battle. Genesis 14:22-23 It was part of His vow to God. “I have sworn to the LORD God Most High, possessor of heaven and earth, that I will not take a thread or a sandal thong or anything that is yours, lest you should say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’“ Abram vowed that all the glory would go to God, and that is part of our vow also. The only reward we desire is that the people be returned to freedom. There are no ulterior motives for our part in this battle.
Melchizedek met Abram after the victory was won. This king of Salem, priest of God Most High, brought out bread and wine, and gave a special blessing. “Blessed be Abram of God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth; and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Genesis 14:18 Jesus, pictured as Melchizedek will meet us after the battle is over and the victory is won, and he will acknowledge our faithfulness and the faithfulness of God, partaking of the Passover bread and wine in heaven with us in the Kingdom of God. Luke 22:16, 18
The partaking anew is a celebration initiated by our glorified Jesus.
He wishes to celebrate our victory as warriors in the cause of God and Christ. He wishes to celebrate the faithfulness of God in our victory in the defeat of Babylon.
May we recognize the battle for what it is: a triumph of the faith of Abraham.
Jesus wants to celebrate the victory of our faith in this battle! May we courageously face every battle on behalf of our brethren in Christ, as well as on behalf of our human family.
