Defender
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Defend: resist an attack made on (someone/something); protect from harm or danger
Defend: resist an attack made on (someone/something); protect from harm or danger
Last week (4.) Face the Enemy
Last week (4.) Face the Enemy
Winners run in to battle, but cowards run away. Don’t be a coward!
Winners run in to battle, but cowards run away. Don’t be a coward!
1. What Happens when the battle runs to you?
1. What Happens when the battle runs to you?
From the days of John the Baptist until now, the kingdom of heaven has been suffering violence, and the violent have been seizing it by force.
The Battle vs The Promise
The Battle vs The Promise
No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper;
And every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn.
This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,
And their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.
2. Why does it feel like the weapon is prospering?
2. Why does it feel like the weapon is prospering?
A. Even though the weapon won’t prosper; attack can still come
A. Even though the weapon won’t prosper; attack can still come
B. Even though the weapon won’t prosper; trouble can still come
B. Even though the weapon won’t prosper; trouble can still come
C. If God didn't STOP the attack, His plan is to Defend you IN the attack
C. If God didn't STOP the attack, His plan is to Defend you IN the attack
Stronghold: A place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack:
Stronghold: A place that has been fortified so as to protect it against attack:
The Lord is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble;
he knows those who take refuge in him.
The Lord is a stronghold for the oppressed,
a stronghold in times of trouble.
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3. God as Defender is a different level of Power
3. God as Defender is a different level of Power
Provider vs Protector
Provider vs Protector
The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous run to it and are protected.
4. God Defender of Man
4. God Defender of Man
Hamas vs Israel
Hamas vs Israel
A Song of Ascents. Of David.
If it had not been the Lord who was on our side—
let Israel now say—
if it had not been the Lord who was on our side
when people rose up against us,
then they would have swallowed us up alive,
when their anger was kindled against us;
then the flood would have swept us away,
the torrent would have gone over us;
then over us would have gone
the raging waters.
Blessed be the Lord,
who has not given us
as prey to their teeth!
We have escaped like a bird
from the snare of the fowlers;
the snare is broken,
and we have escaped!
Our help is in the name of the Lord,
who made heaven and earth.