Daniel 11:32 And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong… During one of Mr. Moody's early visits to England, as he was about to return, a friend said to him: "The world has yet to see what God could do with a man who would let Him use him." This made such a deep impression upon Mr. Moody that he was led to put himself in the hands of the Lord for service as never before, and the blessing which attended the great evangelist's teaching, in some measure, let the world see how much God could use a man who is willing to be used. A life given to Jesus Christ as Saviour, and that life consecrated to him for service, with a realisation of the mighty power of prayer, will certainly accomplish great things for God. The Christian Hero: — I. SOME ACCOUNT OF THAT KNOWLEDGE WHICH CHRISTIANS POSSESS OF THEIR GOD. 1. By his word and spirit they know him as a God of infinite perfection. The idols of the heathen are far inferior to their makers. The Christian knows, that the God whose he is, and whom he worships and serves, is possessed of every perfection, and that in its highest degree. 2. As a reconciled God in Christ. Christ gave himself for his people. God devised the plan of our reconciliation and peace with him. 3. They know him as their own God in Christ. He hath made himself over to them, and they have accepted him, and they live in the sure possession, and in the sweet enjoyment of him. 4. They know him as their God, with whom they live in the closest correspondence. He commands, and they obey. II. SOME OF THOSE EXPLOITS WHICH CHRISTIANS SHALL PERFORM IN CONSEQUENCE OF THEM KNOWING GOD. 1. They shall be strong, and perform the most difficult pieces of duty. 2. They shall subdue strong corruptions. 3. They shall be strong in resisting strong temptations. 4. In patiently bearing heavy burdens. 5. In suspending the divine judgments, and holding back the arm of omnipotence itself. III. THE INFLUENCE WHICH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE OF THEIR GOD HATH UPON THEIR BEING STRONG, AND DOING EXPLOITS. 1. By their knowledge, that the command of God is their warrant for doing these exploits. 2. That they have Jehovah Jesus for their commander. 3. They have the whole armour of God, as their military accoutrements, in the day of battle. 4. They know that they have the fulness of God, and of Christ, for their supplies. 5. They know that they are assured of complete victory over their enemies. 6. They know they shall receive a glorious reward. Admonish such (1) To make no peace with their spiritual enemies. (2) Abhor their ways. (3) Defy their force. (John Jardine) Parallel Verses KJV: And such as do wickedly against the covenant shall he corrupt by flatteries: but the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits. |
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