Luke 10:19-20 (ESV)
19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on
serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall
hurt you. 20 Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject
to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.
In 1917, the Ottoman Empire controlled the city of Aqaba
which seemed impregnable to any attack. Behind the city in every direction was
a vast desert, and overlooking the city's harbor were huge naval guns protecting
it against any enemy attack from the sea.
But on July 6, 1917, Lawrence of Arabia bravely led a
force of irregular Arab cavalry across this vast desert wasteland and swept
into Aqaba from the north. In the surprise attack, Aqaba fell because its
gigantic naval guns faced the wrong way and could not protect the city from the
invading forces. Suddenly the Turkish hold over Palestine was broken, to be
replaced by the British mandate, which eventually led to the creation of the
State of Israel.
The Ottoman Empire failed to understand, and also,
underestimated their enemy. As a result, the right weapons were not in place to
defend themselves against any attack.
Let's not make the same mistake the Turks made! We need
to be careful not to underestimate our enemy! First, let us ask the Lord for
His wisdom concerning our vulnerabilities. Then, on a daily basis, continue to
equip ourselves with the weapons of our warfare. In so doing, we'll walk in
victory through Him!
Dear Lord, help us to be always ready for the attacks of
the enemy. We thank You for the victory that we can have through You. In the
Name of Jesus, Amen.
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