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God did not design that the people should do any fighting. He led them through the wilderness, in order that they might not see war. Yet He knew that if they went the way that they did, the Egyptians would surely pursue them. The children of Israel never had any greater need of fighting than they did when the Egyptians closed in on them by the Red Sea; yet the word then was, "The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace."
E.J. Waggoner, Everlasting Covenant p. 206

Thoughts on Pilgrim's Progress: Christiana

Posted Jul 08, 2010 by Michael in Devotional - Blog
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On Tuesday this week, I finished listening to the second part of Pilgrim's Progress, which is about Christiana. This time, the story pulled me in so much, I wanted to listen to it everyday. Therefore I completed it in four days.

I found this one to be more positive than the first part, as they had an easier journey and they had a guide who helped them through. I found myself liking it more for a number of reasons, the story was more positive, there were more men who didn't fail, and there were more characters. I actually found myself looking up to some of the great warriors in the story, and held Great-Heart as a hero. And once again, found myself feeling to almost be there with them.

I loved the battles, with the men attacking various giants. I found lots of meaning as usual, and I'm sure the next time I listen to it I'll get lots more out of it.

There were many great characters in the story, such as Old-Honest, Valiant (Valiant-For-Truth), Stand-Fast, and of course, Great-Heart. I really hope there will be people exactly like them in heaven, because I really look up to them, even though they don't exist to my knowledge.

As always, I wanted to be there in heaven at the grand entrance. I absolutely love the thought, that someday I will. In this section I understood what the river meant more clearly, it's the process of dying. Some will struggle through it, and others will welcome it.

Anyway, I much enjoyed this part and hope to listen to again sometime soon.