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DAY 107: Push Back

"No weapon that is formed against me shall prosper." Isaiah 54:17

Isaiah affords the readers that the blacksmith "bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy." Isaiah is demonstrating a method of "die and mold," constructing a weapon of war. Based upon the time of this writing, it could not refer to the metal point of a javelin, hurled at David by Saul (1 Samuel 18:11); the much-feared double-edged blade called a sword or dagger (Judges 3:16), or the iron-spiked, studded, mace cleaver, or to the metal blades of the hand of infantry weapon called an axe (Ezekiel 26:9). The emphasis is on the careful and artistic wielding procedure that would produce a hand-to-hand fighting weapon. Isaiah warns us that not only do we have an enemy - he intends on attacking them with tyranny to produce havoc in their city and kill them!

The Bible warns us not to be unaware of Satan's devices, methodologies, strategic plans, and articulated orders, his persistent pursuit, and crafty schemes that are an attempt to take you out.

You have a real enemy. But he will not "prosper" literally, prevail, succeed, or overpower you. What is your weapon? According to Isaiah, two things: righteousness (v. 14) and your heritage (v. 17b). You are the righteousness of Christ and received the inherited blessings of God. You can win your battle - because of Him!

"Who would dare fight you when Jesus is on your side?"

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