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*DAILY DEW 12/DECEMBER/2023*
*TAKING NATIONS FORCEFULLY* (IV)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh."* Jude 1:22-23 (KJV)
_Bible Insight:_
To take nations forcefully, the meaning of nations must be understood.
Every individual is a nation. In Genesis 15:23 God referred to Esau and Jacob as two nations while they were still in their mother's womb.
There are also ethnic nations. A group of people bound by common languages, beliefs, customs, traditions and world views. For example, Yoruba nation, igbo nation, Hausa nation, etc
There are state nations. Where a group of nations are bound together by a common country, or national constitution, and laws. A good example is Nigeria.
So these are the basic types of nations. So when thinking of taking over nations forcefully, we must begin with the individual as the one that forms all the other kinds of nations.
Remember that FORCE is not physical force, such as violent arrest or detention or forceful coercion. Force is in a spiritual dimension as already explained.
The first way to take over nations, is to ensure that you as a nation is sold out to the kingdom of God. You can't take if you are not yet taken yourself. Only those who keep themselves in the love of God, Jude 21) can properly have compassion and save others. (Jude 22,23)
_MEDITATION:_
*Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.* (Jude 1:21 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 11/DECEMBER/2023*
*TAKING NATIONS FORCEFULLY* (III)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room. And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled."* (Luke 14:22-23 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
Compel them to come in!? Wow. Is that not force?
Notice the response, *"it is done as thou hast commanded, yet there is room"*
It is because of *"yet there is room"* that makes the master issue out the instructions saying "compel them to come in". This issue of having room still is the same thing as saying the harvest is plenty but the labourers are scanty.
So there is room both for labourers for the work to be recruited, and for souls to be won! The parable does not directly mention evangelism, or soul winning, but in application and interpretation, it actually refers to soul winning and evangelism.
To compel shows that evangelism/soul winning must carry the force of fire, persuasion, patience, compassion, urgency, generosity and commitment.
The master wants no space in his room. Souls must be won, laboured over in prayers, and in the word. Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men (2 Corinthians 5:11 (KJV))
_MEDITATION:_
*Taking nations forcefully is about the Kingdom, and the kingdom is in need of souls to be won, discipled and recruited to go out and win others*
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*DAILY DEW 10/DECEMBER/2023*
*TAKING NATIONS FORCEFULLY* (II)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And from the days of John the Baptist until the present time, the kingdom of heaven has endured violent assault, and violent men seize it by force [as a precious prize--a share in the heavenly kingdom is sought with most ardent zeal and intense exertion]."* (Matthew 11:12 (Amplified))
_Bible Insight:_
Seize it by force? So if force and violence is not physical in dimensions, what then does it refer to? Force or violence here is one of the Spirit.
Many physically forceful or violent folks are not actually spiritually forceful nor violent. The physical dimensions of force and violence are actually easier to attain or practice than the spiritula dimensions.
The spiritual force & violence is in actions and practices dictated by the Word of God.
When Jesus spoke of force, it should be clear that force or violence is not in physical dimensions. See Luke 9:51-52 (KJV) *"And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem, And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him."*
*"And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt THOU THAT WE COMMAND FIRE TO COME DOWN FROM HEAVEN, AND CONSUME THEM, EVEN AS ELIAS DID?"* Luke 9:53-54 (KJV)
You will see that the force is not physical. If it was physical, Jesus would have said, "send fire..." Instead, *"But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. And they went to another village."* Luke 9:55-56 (KJV)
_MEDITATION:_
*The force & violence that takes on nations must be the pattern laid by scriptural examples*
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*DAILY DEW 9/DECEMBER/2023*
*TAKING NATIONS FORCEFULLY*
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force."* (Matthew 11:12 (KJV))
_Bible Insight:_
The word FORCE means a couple of things. And truly the violent always uses force. But the force Jesus was referring to, is not and cannot be physical force nor physical violence. Why do we say that? We will get to that soon.
Let's look at some of the meaning of the word FORCE-
1. strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement;
2. coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence;
3. mental or moral strength or power;
4. an organized body of military personnel or police.
From all these English definitions of force, 2 & 4 are completely out of it. 1 & 3 may apply, when such is directed towards God's will and as led by God's word and Spirit.
Also, note that the violent in question is not one who is physically aggressive or unsafe to be with.
Essentially, both force and violence does not refer primarily to physical dimensions. We know this because, For by strength shall no man prevail (1 Samuel 2:9)
_MEDITATION:_
*Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.* (Psalms 20:7 (KJV))
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*DAILY DEW 8/DECEMBER/2023*
*How to Be Strengthened* (2)
_Key Bible Text:_
*"And after you have undergone pain for a little time, the God of all grace who has given you a part in his eternal glory through Christ Jesus, will himself give you strength and support, and make you complete in every good thing."* (1 Peter 5:10 (BBE))
_Bible Insight:_
Pain. A word we don't like. No one does. Yet, a word no one will escape both for good & bad reasons. Pain is so commonly hated that anyone who claims to like pain is tagged a sadist.
No pain, no gain. A commonly accepted fact that this generation & the next is bent on avoiding by every conceivable means possible. Instead, "pain" has been conveniently replaced by "easy". Such self deceit.
No true or lasting victory or success is painless. It does not exist. The ability to endure pain for a while is what it means to possess strength. Pain endured, is strength gained. Pain excused, is strength forfeited.
Pain is actually not an enemy, as many believe. Pain is necessary for anything of worth to be built. Pain is the brother or close relative of stress.
A generation that is stress intolerant is always going to fall for cheap scam and schemes. A generation of yahoo yahoo and quick get rich schemes & money rituals, is evidence that many have lost the ability to embrace or endure the stress necessary to build & retain decent success in any well meaning venture.
Even in the kingdom, God does not promise us a painless or stress-less Journey but one filled with his grace to enable us face the music.
_MEDITATION:_
*Work is not only a product of strength, but actually the source of strength. No man develops the strength of their muscles by lack of exercise but by the work of regular exercise.*
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