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As we look at another Old Testament type we will be able to draw these two things
together. The type is that of the Temple that was defiled during the reign of wicked
kings. Under Kings such as Manasseh the Temple was defiled. He built altars to false
gods, and set up an Asherah pole in the Temple. He filled it with all manner of
idolatry and wickedness.

Our bodies are like that Temple, and this is clearly declared by the apostles. We are
called to cleanse our temples of all defilement so that the Holy Spirit can reside in
holiness. The glory of the Lord will come forth more and more in these temples of
clay as we remove all defilement and as we subdue and drive out all that stands in
opposition to God. That which was a wasteland and a desolation becomes a land
flowing with milk and honey. That which was a habitation of demons becomes a
house of prayer where we commune with the Father.

As we go in to possess the land, we do not have to choose our battles. The Spirit will
choose them for us. He will tell us where to go and what to do. He will tell us where
to position ourselves and where to stand our ground. As we follow we will enter into
the overcoming life and begin to possess our possessions. This is the portion of Zion.

Obadiah 17
“But on Mount Zion there will be those who escape, and it will be holy. And the
house of Jacob will possess their possessions.”

This theme is carried forward into the last book of the Bible, for we see the
overcomers on Mount Zion, and we see an important thing spoken of them.

Revelation 14:1-4
Then I looked, and behold, the Lamb was standing on Mount Zion, and with Him
one hundred and forty-four thousand, having His name and the name of His Father
written on their foreheads... These are the ones who follow the Lamb
wherever He goes. These have been purchased from among men as first fruits to
God and to the Lamb.

The 144,000 represent the overcomers in Christ. It says particularly of them that
they follow the Lamb wherever He goes. This is our calling if we are to be
overcomers, firstfruits unto God. Where He leads we must follow. Though He leads
through the valley of the shadow of death, we must follow. He will be with us. He will
never forsake us. We will be kept secure in Him at all times. He will take us into our
inheritance, and part of this inheritance is peace.

Prayer: