"The one I spoke of long ago" is probably a reference to former prophecies of God's judgement on nations that opposed Israel. When they attack Israel, God's anger will be aroused. Notice how this differs from His attitude to the destruction of Jerusalem by Nebuchadnezzar. The attack by Babylon was all part of His plan, it was necessary because of Israel's sin. But with this attack God would be against the attacker.
The key here is the difference in God's attitude for this attack, and for the Babylonian attack. If God is for us it does not matter two hoots who attacks us. Conversely, if God is against us it does not matter what we do. it will be completely futile and we will be defeated.
So the lesson is that we need to walk in the Spirit, following Jesus, If we do this then we need have no fear at all.
The key here is the difference in God's attitude for this attack, and for the Babylonian attack. If God is for us it does not matter two hoots who attacks us. Conversely, if God is against us it does not matter what we do. it will be completely futile and we will be defeated.
So the lesson is that we need to walk in the Spirit, following Jesus, If we do this then we need have no fear at all.
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