Revelation 17:14 These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.
The Great Wall of China is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It stretches over 4,000 miles (6,400 KM) and was built to protect China from the barbaric hordes to the north. The designers of the wall made it so high that it could not be scaled, so thick that it could not be penetrated, and so long that no one could go around it.
Yet, during the first hundred years of the wall’s existence China was successfully invaded three times, without the wall having been climbed or breached. So how, you ask, did the invaders raid China? Well, the problem wasn’t the wall – it was the gatekeepers! In each of these invasions the barbarians simply bribed the gatekeepers who opened the gates, so the enemies just walked right through.
The protection of the Great Wall of China was only as secure as its gatekeepers. What a lesson, since, don’t we all also have “gates to keep”…our eyes, and our ears, and our mouth? No matter how strong we may feel, we can never forget that these points of entry will be seen by our enemies and there will be attempts to bribe or seduce us so they can break through. We must not allow the “barbaric hordes” to invade our lives by failing to keep careful watch at these entry points –our integrity and our authority depend on the security of our gates!
This is so true! The thoughts presented in this devotion will be something that I will continue to ponder. That is why I cannot read every book that is on the market today. I love to read, but some of the books are not spiritually healthy for me. Although my friends give me mysteries to read, I cannot complete them because some unacceptable words and ideas can easily come through my eye-gate. This is where I must be discerning in all things.
Thanks for such an inspiration. Once again I’m reminded that my resolution to steer clear from sin is as good as my decision to fortify the gates of my life
Amen
Very Powerful Words !!!
Thank You !!!
Yes, even more so in these times, we must keep watch incessantly.
The invaders we are encountering are increasingly deceitful and cunning.
At times my gates are vulnerable, just as many of us.
But, through Faith and the Power of GOD’S Word, I can remain vigilant and prepared and stand against these evil threats.
JESUS is Most Certainly coming Very Soon
🙌Praising the Name above All Names, JESUS of Nazareth🙌