1-6-08 The Sword of the Lord! Jer. 47:6, 7

Jeremiah 47: 6, 7 (NAS)
Ah, sword of the LORD, How long will you not be quiet? Withdraw into your sheath; Be at rest and stay still. How can it be quiet, When the LORD has given it an order? Against Ashkelon and against the seacoast—There He has assigned it.

Jeremiah 47: 6, 7 (NLT)
Now, O sword of the LORD, when will you be at rest again? Go back into your sheath; rest and be still! But how can it be still when the LORD has sent it on an errand? For the city of Ashkelon and the people living along the sea must be destroyed.

You know that the Lord has called you into His service. He has anointed you and appointed you to speak for Him. He has given you the sword of the Spirit and has made your tongue as sharp as a two-edged sword. You speak life to those appointed to life, but those appointed unto death hear only death in your words.

The words that come forth from your mouth can lay waste and make the enemy's camp a place of desolation. When you attack your foes, with God' word coming forth from your mouth, you will smite them down and slay them. Jehovah has made you a sword of the Lord to bring ruin to the Adversary.

However, the enemy has attacked you; he has tried to frighten you into submission. He wants you to be quiet and passive, withdrawing from the front line of the battle. He wants you to retreat, exposing your undefended back.

The Lord, however, has not called you to remain quiet and inactive. He has given you a command and your orders are to go where ever he directs you. He has assigned and designated you for this task. Therefore, go against those who have weighed you in the balance. Even though they may find you wanting, remember that you are the "sword of the Lord."