The Force Multiplier

UV 865/ 10,000 The Force Multiplier How should one chase a thousand, and two put ten thousand to flight, except their Rock had sold them, and the LORD had shut them up? Deuteronomy 32 v 30 Each uni-verse throws up a principle on which is based the kingdom of God or the authority and power of God is exercised in this created universe. It is the combination of these principles that make the universe in which we live and move and act a moral universe where spiritual principles hold sway. Each uni-verse contains a precept, a management truth, a principle, a promise, a teaching. When we order our lives to live in conformity to these principles, we will discover the harmony, the beauty and joy of life. In the above uni-verse, the principle of a person of faith being a force multiplier is brought out. The Lord God acts on behalf of those who live by faith in Him. He will not let them down but will fight their battles for them. As a result, one is equal to a thousand. When two people agree together and pray their combined spiritual power is multiplied a further five times. “Their Rock had sold them” refers to what our foes trust in. It will not be able to come to their rescue or deliver them. One of the greatest illustrations in biblical history is when the mighty cavalry of Pharaoh’s army pursues Moses and the departing Jewish slaves, their trust in the power of their chariots and horses, spears and swords proved to be like quicksand for them on the bed of the Red Sea whose waters were parted to give safe passage to the Israelites. The Lord shut them up in the self- same waters. The Israelites who were facing the prospect of being again taken captive by the Egyptian army passed beyond the shadow of their captivity, unscathed and unharmed. When the Lord “shuts up” the enemy, it is a decisive victory. The phrase “ shuts up” is unique biblical usage and it means “ made ineffective.” The Israelites were more than conquerors for they had not raised a single staff or sword or spear to defend or to attack their aggressors. We too by virtue of our faith in our Rock and Redeeemer are force multipliers and more than conquerors. In police management, a single policeman given his training, discipline, obedience and the weapon he bears is considered equal to a thousand citizens in terms of power. With the help of these that together constitute his “ rock” or source of security, power and authority, he can disperse a mob of a thousand persons. But when the Lord is our Rock in whom we find refuge, in whom we trust, we receive power and authority to rule over the world and to disperse strongholds in His Name. Each believer is a force multiplier who can affect the course of events by his or her prayer and declaration of the Word. Therefore, we don’t declare war but we proclaim the Word. Prateep V Philip