9. As yet the interior fortresses of Edom had not been subdued. Their
invading bands had been slain in the valley of salt, and David intended to push
his conquests to Petra, the city of the rock, deemed to be impregnable. Who will bring me into the strong city? It was all but inaccessible, hence the
question of David. When we have achieved great success it must be a stimulus to
greater efforts, but it must not become a reason for self-confidence. We must
look to the strong for strength as much at the close of a campaign as at its
beginning. Who will lead me into Edom? High up among the stars stood the
city of stone, but God could lead his servant up to it. No heights of grace are
too elevated for us, the Lord being our leader, but we must beware of high
things attempted in self-reliance.
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