When Abram heard that his nephew had been captured, he armed (led forth) the 318 trained servants born in his own house and pursued the enemy as far as Dan. He divided his forces against them by night, he and his servants, and attacked and routed them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus. And he brought back all the goods and also brought back his kinsman Lot and his possessions, the women also and the people. … Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor and Maker of heaven and earth, and blessed, praised, and glorified be God Most High, Who has given your foes into your hand… (Genesis 14).
Men do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is hungry; BUT if he is found out, he MUST RESTORE SEVEN TIMES (what he stole); he must give the whole substance of his house (if necessary- to meet his fine). (Proverbs 6: 30, 31)
I was raised in the church but as a young adult, became a prodigal daughter. After many years, I came back into relationship with my heavenly Father through Christ Jesus. However, I held Satan responsible for the years I had lost in righteous living and I claimed the seven-fold recompense from him. I reminded God of Proverbs 6: 31 and I stood on this passage and declared it over my life: I WOULD have increased wisdom, understanding, and revelation from the Lord at SEVEN times the normal rate for the rest of my spiritual journey. Many would say it was a verse I may have taken out of context; however, God is merciful and faithful. He has given me what I have asked for and I PRAISE Him for it. I never get tired of reminding the enemy that he IS DEFEATED in my life; that I AM VICTORIOUS IN CHRIST. If I dance with all my might, as David did before the Lord (2 Samuel 6: 14, 15, 21) it is because He is my Righteousness and I honor and worship Him for giving me LIFE ABUNDANTLY (John 10: 10)! 🙂
http://youtu.be/oF_U5wiXsBM (I WENT TO THE ENEMY’S CAMP; LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE!) is a song that vividly describes my personal VICTORY over the enemy. In Christ, I have ETERNAL LIFE and I REJOICE with ALL that is within me! 🙂
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