Author: Woodrow Kroll
Source: Lessons On Living From Abraham
Scripture: Genesis 14:14
The Lord's Army
Genesis 14:14
Now when Abram heard that his brother was taken captive, he armed his three hundred and eighteen trained servants who were born in his own house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan.
The Lord’s Army
... Most of us do not have relatives who can muster a private army. But Christians have something even better—we have the Lord. The psalmist says, "The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, and delivers them" (Ps. 34:7). And again God’s Word reminds us, "For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways" (Ps. 91:11). Every believer dwells in the midst of God’s protective care as represented by His angels.
When you find yourself beginning to be afraid, remind yourself that God’s army is with you. God’s angels stand guard over you. No enemy can ever truly harm you. The mighty army of the Lord has your safety as its responsibility. Don’t be afraid. Remember Psalm 56:3: "Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You."
Our safety rests not in the ability of man but in the army of God.
When God is about to do something great, he starts with a difficulty.
When he is about to do something truly magnificent, he starts with an impossibility.
-- Armin Gesswein