For
all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the
pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is
passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides
forever.—1 John 2:16-17
Someday the church can relax her guard, call
her watchmen down from the wall and live in safety and peace; but not yet, not
yet....
The healthiest man has enough lethal bacteria
in him to kill him within twenty-four hours except for one thing-the amazing
power of the human organism to resist bacterial attack. Every mortal body must
fight its internal enemies day and night. Once it surrenders its hours are
numbered. Quite literally it must fight or die....
The church lives in a hostile world. Within
and around her are enemies that not only could destroy her, but are meant to
and will unless she resists force with yet greater force. The Christian would
collapse from sheer external pressure were there not within him a
counterpressure sufficiently great to prevent it. The power of the Holy Spirit
is, therefore, not optional but necessary. Without it the children of God
simply cannot live the life of heaven on earth. The hindrances are too many and
too effective.
"Thank
You for the power of the Holy Spirit within me to wage this constant warfare
for me. In my flesh I am so weak for such unrelenting battle. Give Your
strength today. Amen."
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