*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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