Fort God (Part 2)

In my last post, I shared about the church that was known as “Fort God.”  I can still see the paved driveway that encircled the main building which contributes to the image of a fort with its moat-like appearance.  I’m not suggesting that the church was walled off from reality or that it was difficult to enter.  Instead, the fort-like icon makes me think of God as a mighty warrior able to protect His church and people at all times. 

The Bible tells us we will be persecuted for our belief in Jesus and our allegiance to Him.  Yet, often we’re quick to take a defensive stance, or perhaps even retaliate when we feel threatened. We take matters into our own hands as we attempt to defend God. The reality is He’s our defender. And the battle is not about us or ours to fight.  The battle is the Lord’s and it’s between Him and Satan.  Satan wants to undermine the efforts of believers – he wants to derail us.  He wants us arguing, debating, building barriers between us and breaking relationships so that we lose effectiveness for God. Let’s not let the evil one dilute or taint our message of God’s love with such distractions. Instead, let’s join together, keep our eye of the Lord and watch as He wins the battle.  We know how the story ends…the victory is His!   

This is what the Lord says: Don’t be afraid! Don’t be discouraged by this mighty army, for the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15

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