AM Edition for July 21

The devotional today encourages us to look with calm contempt upon our most formidable foes, knowing that they strive in vain against the eternal and invincible power of God. Just as the trembling citizens of Zion found boldness through faith, we too can stand firm, recognizing the ultimate futility of those who oppose God's will. Our enemies, though they may roar and swell, are but men—fragile and powerless in the face of the Almighty.

Key Points:

1. Reassurance Through God's Word: The citizens of Zion were reassured by the Word of the Lord, enabling them to shake their heads at Sennacherib's threats. Strong faith empowers us to look with calm contempt upon our most haughty foes.

2. Understanding Our Enemies' Weakness: Our enemies attempt the impossible by striving against the eternal life that cannot die as long as Jesus lives. They seek to overthrow the citadel against which the gates of hell shall not prevail. Their efforts are futile, and they injure themselves in the process.

3. Confidence in God's Power: We know that our enemies are but men—fragile like worms. When the Lord arises, they shall flee as chaff before the wind and be consumed like crackling thorns. Their powerlessness to harm God's cause may make even the weakest soldiers in Zion's ranks laugh them to scorn.

4. The Most High is With Us: Above all, we know that the Most High is with us. When He dresses Himself in arms, His enemies cannot withstand Him. If He comes forth from His place, the earth will not long contend with its Maker. His rod of iron shall dash them to pieces like a potter's vessel, and their very remembrance shall perish from the earth.