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Have you ever read Frank Peretti novels? We have read several, and they are all great. Very well written, the draw you into the world he creates… and what a world it is! Most of his novels that we have read deal with the unseen spiritual world, and specifically the battle for the souls of men. Very interesting, mostly taken from Paul’s assertion that, “Our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” (Eph 6:12 NIV) There are many fascinating ideas presented of how all that plays out. And Holy Spirit is the general commander of God’s armies, while Satan is the big cheese on that side.
Great book. But I have just been thinking as I read… I don’t think this battle is so intense. I don’t think that God relies on the “prayers of the saints” for his plan to unfold. Perhaps I am incredibly naive. But, I really think that God is far more in control. He is not Satan’s opposing general… he is The General. Over all. Including Satan.
Peretti’s view makes for a better book, though.
🙂
So anyway, we rented the audio book from the library, and I must confess, it’s been taking lots of my free time – and thus many chances at blogging away here. Well, I have some time this morning, and am going to try and put my thoughts and our stories to paper.
(Well, to your computer screen…) 🙂
I think that God is so in control that he DOES rely on the prayers of His people. I think that many times (perhaps not ALL times) He chooses not to work somehow because somebody didn’t pray for something they were supposed to.
We read a book for my Bible study called “Intercessory Prayer” (by Dutch Sheets, a crazy cool name) that was, among other things, way intense. You should read it, it’s amazing. Just food for thought 🙂
I think that God is so in control that he DOES rely on the prayers of His people. I think that many times (perhaps not ALL times) He chooses not to work somehow because somebody didn’t pray for something they were supposed to.
We read a book for my Bible study called “Intercessory Prayer” (by Dutch Sheets, a crazy cool name) that was, among other things, way intense. You should read it, it’s amazing. Just food for thought 🙂