Opposition and War
"When
the Canaanite, the king of Arad, who lived in the Negev, heard that Israel was
coming by the way of Atharim, then he fought against Israel and took some of
them captive."(v.1)
After
40-years of wandering in the wilderness, the people of Israel were beginning to
make contact with tribes south and east of the Jordan River, starting with the
Edomites in Chapter 20.
Our text
describes an encounter with the Canaanites and it is also a parable of our walk
with the Lord. When we decide to accept God's will for our lives, we will
acquire roadblocks and enemies, both human and supernatural, who want to stop what
the Lord is doing through us.
However, if
we remain steadfast, patient, in His Word and in prayer for His perfect will in our lives, we will win the battle.
The Truth
“Finally,
my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on
the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-11)
