Jerusalem, once a stronghold of evil giants, became the city of peace.
Seven cities, once ruled by idolaters and wicked giants, became cities of refuge where people who had accidentally taken a life fled foe safety and protection.
Hebron, the most famous of the seven, was formerly called Kiriath-Arba, which means the city of Arba.
Arba was the greatest of the Anakim or giants (see Josh. 14:15).
Hebron, its new name, means 'association, friendship, fellowship, communion.'
Fittingly, Abraham, the friend of God, is buried there.
Caleb, a man of faith and courage, was used to transform the stronghold of the greatest giant to a place where people ran to find safety and sweet fellowship or communion with God.
This can happen to our cities!
Can God do this again today? Can our cities and nations be so thoroughly transformed?
Yes, unless God has changed in the last 3,000 years!
That is, if He can find some Calebs....If He can find some giant killers....If He can find some "We're well able" attitudes.
He is asking us, as He did Ezekiel, to look on the dry bones of our nation - the men and women, the young and old, the rich and poor, the hurting and those who think they're healthy - and answer the same question he asked the prophet; "Can these bones live?
I say they can. What do you say?"
[Google image added, Phoenix, AR)
Today’s Prayer Note #128 - Cities Transformed, taken from Dutch Sheets’ book, Intercessory Prayer (pgs. 254, 255)
The next Prayer Note: 4/2 Are You Ready?
{This will be the very last post that I'll share from Dutch Sheet's book}
Biblical Virtues to pray for your kids: #4 Honesty and Integrity "May integrity and honesty be their virtue and their protection" Ps. 25:21 [A series by Bob Hostetler]
Today’s quote: Elisabeth Elliott - “What are you waiting for today in prayer? Don't give up. Make it a way of life. It is in waiting that we make room for God.”
Our thought for today: We're to be just and fair with others - we'll have to give an answer for our actions.
Tomorrow’s post: Thanking God for Our Cindys
Charlotte Purvis
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