2nd Chronicles 14:7. “Therefore he said unto Judah, Let us build these cities, and make them walls, and towers, gates, and bars, while the land is yet before us; because we have sought the Lord our God, we have sought him, and he hath given us rest on every side. So they built and prospered.” BUILD AND PROSPER. A man who leads, yet knows his limitations and lives his life in God’s sight – Is a man God can trust to lead His people and his obedience helps him do right! If he is committed to obey God’s truth, he will set about to make right what is wrong. He will also recognize the need of the people of God to be strong.
He will do what needs to be done to bring about a biblical separation From those around us who do not think to God’s Word they have any obligation – But want to open wide the gates so everyone who wants to can come in And be a part of the church society, but never have to face up to sin.
The cities need towers as well, where the watchmen who learn from the Word – Can look out over earth’s scene and guard the truth in the name of the Lord. They will see the new trends as they come and set a watch to make sure we’re safe From the subtle things as well as the bold, that wants entrance into the holy place.
The building project goes on and on, as the people learn what God has to teach. The protection this provides may seem miniscule if only you see what is done in a week. But the continuity of wise building will bring about results that will last – And the strength of God’s people and the assembly will remain when others are past.
The secret of prospering, is building with care and concern put into each stone – So that a living stone doesn’t think it is independent and can live and act alone. The walls, towers and gates that protect are those that are each made to fit Next to those around, so strength from others is gained when an attack is made against it.
When the enemy attacks, and it will, we have already taken defensive precaution – But at the same time, we know only the Lord can provide for our salvation. We need God in every step of building, that His work in our hands might prosper – And He alone can bring the final victory, and uses what we have to offer.
“O Lord our God, I look to Thee to help us to deal with the march of old age and weakness that wants to defeat us. Hear our plea as we trust in Thee to give power to us to defeat discouragement, small numbers and the lack of men who can effectively participate publicly. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”