“What Doest Thou Here?”
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pressed as a cart beneath sheaves, and ready to die in discouragement.
We should see angels flying quickly to the aid of these tempted ones,
forcing back the hosts of evil that encompass them, and placing their
feet on the sure foundation. The battles waging between the two
armies are as real as those fought by the armies of this world, and on
the issue of the spiritual conflict eternal destinies depend.
In the vision of the prophet Ezekiel there was the appearance of a
hand beneath the wings of the cherubim. This is to teach God’s servants
that it is divine power that gives success. Those whom God employs
as His messengers are not to feel that His work is dependent on them.
Finite beings are not left to carry this burden of responsibility. He who
slumbers not, who is continually at work for the accomplishment of
His designs, will carry forward His work. He will thwart the purposes
of wicked men and will bring to confusion the counsels of those who
plot mischief against His people. He who is the King, the Lord of
hosts, sitteth between the cherubim, and amidst the strife and tumult
of nations He guards His children still. When the strongholds of kings
shall be overthrown, when the arrows of wrath shall strike through the
hearts of His enemies, His people will be safe in His hands.
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