Deuteronomy 8:9;
a land wherein thou shalt eat bread without scarceness, thou shalt not lack any thing in it; a land whose stones are iron, and out of whose hills thou mayest dig brass.
Job 23:10;
But he knoweth the way that I take: When he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.
Revelation 1:1
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John
The good land is described as a land where copper and iron can be mined. Copper signifies judgment and strength, while iron represents authority and firmness. These elements are vital for spiritual warfare and the building up of God’s kingdom.
In Revelation 1:15, the feet of the Lord are described as burnished bronze, indicating His righteous judgment. As we live in the good land, we are equipped with the divine elements of copper and iron to stand firm in spiritual battles and to exercise God’s authority in our lives. This equipping comes through the transforming work of the Spirit as we allow Him to refine us like precious metals.
Thought of the day/Main Points:
– Copper and iron in the good land signify judgment, strength, authority, and firmness.
– These elements are essential for spiritual warfare and the building of God’s kingdom.
– The refining process produces believers who can stand firm in Christ.
Prayer Confessions:
Lord, thank You for the copper and iron of the good land.
Equip us with Your strength and authority to stand firm in spiritual battles.
Refine us through Your Spirit, making us vessels fit for Your use.
Teach us to exercise Your authority in our daily lives and circumstances.
May we build up Your kingdom as those strengthened and equipped by You, Amen.
