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The Daily Word of Righteousness
The Warrior's Prayer, #30
And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. (I John 3:22)
The events surrounding Lot's deliverance from Sodom reveal the love of God for the righteous Abraham and the lengths that God went to on behalf of His friend and servant. God never changes and His way with His children never changes. Under the new covenant we have received more grace through which we are enabled to please God, to show ourselves deserving of His protection and blessing.
God answers the prayers of those who do His will.
When speaking of the dreadful dangers and terrors that will stalk the earth in the days immediately preceding His appearing, the Lord Jesus warned the elect to "Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man" (Luke 21:36).
David spoke of being rewarded according to his righteousness, of being delivered from his enemies because his hands were clean in God's sight.
This is precisely what Jesus is saying, in Luke 21:36. Be alert and pray always so you may be worthy in God's sight to escape the evil of the last days and to stand in triumph before the Lord Jesus, hearing His "Well done, good and faithful servant."
God alone has the power to keep us from being deceived. God alone can keep us from being defeated spiritually when the sword of war hovers over us; when the flames of persecution approach us; when we are led into captivity for the Gospel's sake; when our possessions are taken from us.
Whether or not we are imprisoned, tortured, or martyred for the Gospel's sake, the important issue is how we survive spiritually. Our only fear is that of not remaining faithful to the Lord. The worst the enemy can do is to put us to death, thus sending us into the Paradise of God.
We must continue to serve the Lord and trust in Him whether we are living in the land of ease or being persecuted for Christ's sake. Then we shall stand in triumph before the Lord along with all of His heroes of faith. God has promised to be with us and help us in the day of trouble if we set our love upon Him.
To be continued.