Cheque Book of the Bank of Faith

December 5
High Places Of Defense

He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given  him; his waters shall be sure - Isaiah 33:16

The man to whom God has given grace to be of blameless life dwells in perfect security.

He dwells on high, above the world, Out of gunshot of the enemy, and near to heaven. He has  high aims and motives, and he finds high comforts and company. He rejoices in the mountains of  eternal love, wherein he has his abode.

He is defended by munitions of stupendous rock. The firmest things in the universe are the  promises and purposes of the unchanging God, and these are the safeguard of the obedient  believer.

He is provided for by this great promise: "Bread shall be given him." As the enemy cannot climb  the fort, nor break down the rampart, so the fortress cannot be captured by siege and famine. The  Lord, who rained manna in the wilderness, will keep His people in good store even when they  are surrounded by those who would starve them.

But what if water should fail? That cannot be. "His waters shall be sure." There is a never-failing  well within the impregnable fortress. The LORD sees that nothing is wanting. None can touch the  citizen of the true Zion. However fierce the enemy, the Lord will preserve His chosen.

Charles Haddon Spurgeon