Welcome to David Jeremiah Daily Devotional 29th November 2022 (Turning Point), Tuesday Message. As you study today’s devotional, remember this; “Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15 (NLT)
TOPIC: Wall of Protection
Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.
Proverbs 25:28
Recommended Reading: Proverbs 16:32
In the second century A.D., in what is now Northern England, occupying Roman forces built Hadrian’s Wall—a stone wall that ran from coast to coast spanning the entire width of the island. The purpose was to protect Britannia from northern invaders. Likewise, beginning in the seventh century B.C., a series of lengthy walls, today referred to as the Great Wall of China, were built on the northern edges of Chinese states to protect against invaders from Asia.
Walls, as protective fortifications, were common in biblical times. And walls needed to be maintained. If walls were allowed to fall into disrepair, enemies could make their way into the city and conquer it. Solomon used walls as a metaphor for that which protects people from carnal conquest: self-control (Proverbs 25:28). As walls could keep the enemies out of cities, self-control can keep carnal urges from conquering the godly intentions of the child of God. But self-control, like walls, must be maintained through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit. After all, self-control is a fruit of the Spirit!
Defend yourself against the temptations of the flesh by depending on the Holy Spirit.
The power of man has grown in every sphere, except over himself.
Winston Churchill
Read-Thru-the-Bible: 1 Corinthians 1 – 4
David Jeremiah Daily Devotional 29th November 2022 Message. Turning Point was founded in 1982 as the broadcast ministry of Dr. David Jeremiah to deliver the unchanging Word of God to an ever-changing world.