Dear friends life is full of opportunities to do battle on behalf of the Lord. Engagement with fear is a spiritual skirmish waiting to happen, but the Spirit flushes out fear and defeats it with faith. Anger is always set to ambush and battle its foes, but patient forgiveness sees it coming and bypasses its ugly assault. Pride is lurking to pounce on the strong and successful, but humble prayer pushes back relentless reinforcements from hell. Indeed, enemies of God are brought down by God, and God alone.
Beloved what battle are you facing/trying to fight that has the best of you? Is it a health issue? Then cry out to the Healer, Jesus. Is it relational conflict? Then submit to Christ who can restore broken relationships. Perhaps you face a financial giant; go to God and seek godly counsel with transparency and trust, asking both for wisdom, provision, and accountability. Is it a person, then pray for clarity, and wisdom on how to handle it with the love of Jesus, as we are commissioned to love others as Christ has loved us. Heaven has the assistance you need. Look for the Lord’s resources from those who love Him and you.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
Our true battle is not with who or what we see, but with the unseen powers and principalities who seek to soil our faith in the Lord (Eph. 6). The enemy Satan speaks lies to our minds so we meander around the most meaningful, and struggle with feeling insignificant and powerless. The truth of the matter is that God dissolves the devil’s deceptions and replaces them with clarity and confidence in Christ. The war in the heavenlies has already been won, so enlist in the Lord’s army. Your battle is His battle.
Therefore, be bold as you battle with the weapons of the Lord’s wisdom and not the foolishness of man. Fire back with God’s grace, love, and truth. Shoot at the ultimate enemy, not at the messenger who is only the bearer of bad news. Take your smooth stone of spiritual service and sling it toward Satan, trusting and knowing full well that God directs your efforts to defeat the enemy.
Beloved what battle are you facing/trying to fight that has the best of you? Is it a health issue? Then cry out to the Healer, Jesus. Is it relational conflict? Then submit to Christ who can restore broken relationships. Perhaps you face a financial giant; go to God and seek godly counsel with transparency and trust, asking both for wisdom, provision, and accountability. Is it a person, then pray for clarity, and wisdom on how to handle it with the love of Jesus, as we are commissioned to love others as Christ has loved us. Heaven has the assistance you need. Look for the Lord’s resources from those who love Him and you.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2 Chronicles 20:15
Our true battle is not with who or what we see, but with the unseen powers and principalities who seek to soil our faith in the Lord (Eph. 6). The enemy Satan speaks lies to our minds so we meander around the most meaningful, and struggle with feeling insignificant and powerless. The truth of the matter is that God dissolves the devil’s deceptions and replaces them with clarity and confidence in Christ. The war in the heavenlies has already been won, so enlist in the Lord’s army. Your battle is His battle.
Therefore, be bold as you battle with the weapons of the Lord’s wisdom and not the foolishness of man. Fire back with God’s grace, love, and truth. Shoot at the ultimate enemy, not at the messenger who is only the bearer of bad news. Take your smooth stone of spiritual service and sling it toward Satan, trusting and knowing full well that God directs your efforts to defeat the enemy.
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