During the last few decades Christians have learned many spiritual principles. Talking in tongues and the gifts of the Spirit are widespread. The connections between spiritual bondages and physical bondages are being studied. The authority of the believer and the power of faith are being discussed and exercised. It is true that never before in history have so many Christians become sophisticated in spiritual phenomena.

There is danger in all of this sophistication. We are losing sight of the Lord. Man is ascending the throne. The way of Antichrist is being prepared. Spiritual power apart from union with Christ leads only to the False Prophet and to Antichrist.

We are not calling on the Lord who is worthy to be praised. We are attempting to gain power so we can cast out devils, heal the sick, exercise faith and become wealthy, receive discernment and knowledge and with this guide the lives of others. We have faith in faith rather than faith in the Lord.

The Lord's warrior knows how to call on the Lord. He looks to the Lord for success in every situation, not to his own spiritual abilities. He remembers that Joshua's only defeat came when he grew careless, when he was so confident he knew what to do that he did not seek the mind of the Lord.

We need to return to simple faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The conflict will become increasingly fierce. At some point our knowledge of spiritual principles will break down. If we do not know the Lord in that hour we will be defeated.

How wonderful it is to cast our burden on the Lord. We do not have to know all the spiritual principles that have been discovered in the Charismatic movement. It is enough that we know how to call on the Lord.

When the Lord comes, every need is met. He receives the glory and the praise. We receive neither glory nor praise. We go on our way rejoicing because of the wonderful works of the Lord.

When we faithfully call on the Lord He saves us from every enemy.

To be continued.