THE BATTLE IS THE LORD'S
“And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD’s, and he will give you into our hands.” 1 Samuel 17:47
These were the ringing words of faith uttered by young David as he faced the Philistine giant, Goliath. Without armor, or spear, or shield, and with only a sling and five smooth stones, David confronted the nine-foot champion of the pagan army in the name of the true God, and soon the giant lay dead with his face to the ground. The battle must always be the Lord’s. “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against . . . the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6:12). Spiritual battles are not won by bullets, nor by ballots, nor by any human means. “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God” (Psalm 20:7). “There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength… Behold, the eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy” (Psalm 33:16, 18).
We even have a mandate to attack the enemy in His stronghold. Christ taught, “Upon this rock [of faith in Christ as divine Saviour] I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” (Matthew 16:18)
It is easy, in trying to do a work for God, to rely on human abilities and devices, but these will fail, for the battle is the Lord’s. When the battle is going well, we must not boast, for the battle is the Lord’s. When the battle is going hard, we must not despair, for the battle is the Lord’s.
He is our strength. “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.” 2 Corinthians 10:3-4). – Dr. Henry M. Morris
The Lord's Day Services
Sunday, January 14, 2018
10:00a.m. Sunday School for all ages.
11:00a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
6:00p.m. Pre-service prayer time
6:30p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Weekly Announcements
Wednesday, January 17th
6:00p.m. Sunday School Committee Meeting
7:25p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study (Sunday School & GNBC Prayer Time)
Thursday, January 18th
7:30p.m. Women’s Missionary Fellowship
Friday, January 19th
7:00p.m. Good News Bible Club – Gym Night
Advance Announcements
Sunday, January 21st
10:00a.m. Sunday school for all ages
11:00a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
6:00p.m. Pre-service Prayer Meeting
6:30p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Monday, January 22nd – Friday, January 26th
7:25p.m. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study
Friday, January 26th
7:00p.m. Good News Bible Club
WEEK OF PRAYER
Our congregational week of prayer will be held from January 22-26. Plan to attend each night to pray for God’s blessing on our church and all its ministries. May God be pleased to bless us with salvation and spiritual growth.
BAPTISMAL SERVICE
We are planning to have a baptismal service at the end of January. If you have come to Christ in salvation and desire to be baptized, please speak to Dr. Saunders.
FREE PRESBYTERIAN INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
The next international congress of our fellowship will be held in Malvern, PA, from Monday, July 30th through Friday, August 3rd 2018. It will be a week of worship, Bible teaching, good fellowship, and sightseeing. Please consider attending and contact Dr. Stephen Pollock (484-506-3444, sjwpollock@gmail.com) for reservations. Rooms have been reserved in the Desmond Hotel, Malvern, for $115 USD per night (plus tax). Available rooms are 2 Queen beds, 1 King bed or 1 King plus single.
