The Man of Faith
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be the land for me, peopled as it is with all these Canaanites.' We are ever ready to think that, if we find obstacles, we must have misunderstood God's directions, but 'many adversaries' often indicate an 'open door.'
3. The presence of enemies brings the presence of God.
This is the first time we read that God appeared to men.
As the darkness thickens, the pillar of fire brightens. But not only does God appear more clearly, but our spirits are more eager and therefore able to see Him. We are mercifully left to feel the enemies before we see Him present in His strength.
4. The victory for us lies in the vision of God and of His loving purpose.
How superb the confidence of 'Unto thy seed will I give this land.'
That vision is our true strength. And it will make us feel as pilgrims, which is in itself more than half the battle.