BIBLE IN A YEAR: Prov. 19-21 MEMORIZE: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the...
BIBLE IN A YEAR: Prov. 19-21
MEMORIZE: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Eph. 6:12)
READ: James 4:1-3
Apart from blossoming deserts and switching from animal to human diet, another benefit of the Millienial Reign of Christ is the cessation of wars. Isaiah 2:4 says, “And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruning hooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war anymore”. During this period, the earth will experience unprecedented peace because the Prince of Peace is at the helm of world affairs.
All previous war equipment, military hardware, chemical and biological weapons will no longer be needed. But rather than destroy them, they would undergo mechanical and chemical transformation into agricultural tools. That means during this era, soldiers, commandos and marines will no longer be needed. They will turn into farmers. War schools will become agricultural universities and research centers. The term ‘bloody civilians’ will no longer be heard as the whole world would become a world of civilians!
“Let nothing be done through strife or vain glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves” (Phil. 2:3). Before God delivers this peace wholesale to the world, He wants you to have it at retail level. If you have Jesus, He will give you peace. Although you are spiritually mobilized to fight against forces of darkness, however you are a civilian within the Christian fold.
That means you are not expected to fight fellow men because we are not called to physical fights. (Eph. 6:12). If you claim to be born again but you are still prone to strife, quarrel etc, it is doubtful if the Prince of Peace is within you. If your wife is not different from a punching bag, it shows you do not have the Prince of Peace in you. Where He dwells, there is cessation of all wars. James 4:1 says wars and fightings emanate from the flesh not from the Spirit.
If you are rebellious or spear head revolts and rebellion against constituted authorities, you are of your father the devil. If you are openly opposing and confronting your leader, it is obvious you need to be born again. The Prince of Peace is missing in your life. How peaceful are you living with both believers and unbelievers today?
ACTION POINT:
Ask that the peace of Jesus Christ would radiate around you and your family this year.
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