Deuteronomy 25:17-18. “Remember what Amalek did unto thee by the way, when ye were come forth out of Egypt; how he met thee by the way and smote the hindermost of thee, even all that were feeble behind thee, when thou wast faint and weary; and he feared not God.”
LOOK OUT BEHIND YOU. Difficulties arise – controversy – contentions between brethren It has to be stopped – but not by one man alone – call the judges In the multitude of counselors there is safety. The judges meet together – not trusting the arm of the flesh Listening – praying – asking questions – communicating Seeking God’s mind – aware of their humanity – wrong decisions are easily made Aware of human duplicity – aware of God’s omniscience Making a sound judgment after due consideration.
Some are working at it – the Lord’s work – the sameness may be drudgery Step by step – day after day – year after year – quiet, consistent but producing Others move out in the open field – freshness and change all the time Freedom of movement – no limitations – but there is one working away alone Treading out the corn to feed the hungry – preparing food for others – let him feed too You may be way out in front – all eyes are on you – waiting for your words Look behind you – you wouldn’t be where you are unless the ox keeps walking – alone If the patient ox didn’t keep walking – in measured pace – who would feed you?
Watching from hidden places – or from places nearby to spy on you Laying secret plans to defeat you – Amalek (the flesh) watches and waits You are moving along at a normal pace through life – eyes watch and wait Fleshly eyes from without watch to accuse – fleshly eyes from within to lay guilt On the feeble – we move in the strength of the Lord – except for a few who are feeble Faint-hearted, some look for shade in the heat of the day – feeble knees – weak hearted Hands hanging down after hard labor – and then – Amalek attacks! When you’ve had enough – are fainted-hearted and weary – Look out behind you!
“They are there O God, always ready to bring me down; those fleshly lusts that war against the soul; those attractions of the earth that find a response in my times of being off guard. I am asking, O God, for awareness when the dangers from within are obscure. I am asking for discernment when decisions are to be made. I am asking Thee to show me when I need to encourage someone who seems to be less than appreciated for the labors put into a long discouraging work. I petition Thee in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”