With my holiday now nearing its end, it
is time to reflect on this enriching time. Any time spent in
Kimberly always leaves me fascinated at how this little area has so
much to teach us through history. My mom and I took a drive one day
out to the battlefields of Magersfontein. From the koppie (rocky
outcrop) on which the world heritage site is recognized you can still
see the trenches from the battle that took place 114 years earlier on
the 11th of December 1899.
Although the Boers were later defeated
at the battle of Paardeberg, this battle of the Boers during the
second Boer war proved to be significant. That is because despite
the common practice of taking higher ground in battle the Boers chose
to entrench themselves in trenches stretching over 10km below the
surrounding hills. With the assistance of Scandinavian forces the
Boers were able to lie in wait for the British forces and were able
to defeat their enemy while sustaining their position due to their
sunken troops.
Our enemy comes at us daily in a loud
parade. He blows his bagpipes and makes heavy noises as he advances
against us. We too have a tactical advantage over him. When we hide
ourselves under the shadow of our great Almighty we are covered in
His blood and protected against our enemies advances.
Take some time out today to thank God
for His protection over your spirit and soul.
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