In my distress I prayed to the Lord and the Lord answered me and rescued me. The Lord is for me, so I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me? Yes, the Lord is for me; he will help me. I will look in triumph at those who hate me. It is better to trust the Lord than to put confidence in people. Psalms 118:5-8
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GOD KNOWS-- Job 37:16, 1 Samuel 2:3
I was driving home a while ago and suddenly I felt this wave of sadness. I have heard some terrible news throughout the week and even worse news about a friend the night before and I was obsessing about ways to help out. My joy was almost non-existent. At one point I felt physically ill, I was disoriented to the extent that I had to pull over to catch my breath. I recognized instantly that the devil was at work. The joy of the Lord is our strength. It shouldn't matter what’s going on around us we should have perfect peace on the inside. If we are not diligent the spirit of weariness, hopelessness and defeat will work its way into our lives especially these days through all the pressure of life and wars around the world don’t make it any easier. The devil will use whatever he can to take our focus off of God. We cannot let our guard down, not even for a second. GOD KNOWS it and He warned us about it. "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8
GOD HEARS-- Psalm 3:4
The devil is searching for whom he “may” devour. I like that. He cannot have every one of us, only those who let him. So when you're feeling weary, take actions, look up and keep focus on Christ. Call on His name and ask Him for help. I promise He hears you. "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" Psalms 34:17-18. So trust God to take care of your troubles. Call on His name and HE WILL HEAR YOU. Keep you head up and keep moving. Fill your heart with godly thoughts. Do not get consumed by the circumstances of your life remember "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4
GOD DELIVERS--Psalm 34:19
Frankly, I don't know where I would be today if God didn't deliver. He initially delivered me from eternal death, by sending His son Jesus Christ. Then, He took me away from the place I was born at a dangerous time and He continues to deliver me from the devil’s constant attacks. God rescued me just last night from myself, and from my own negative thoughts. Deliverance is a major theme in the Bible. God makes a point of setting his people free in major, and public ways. Have you ever thought about David? Have you wondered how such young boy could possibly defeat a giant Goliath? (1 Samuel 17). I have many times. How was it possible for a young Daniel to spend an entire night in the lions' den and survived? (Daniel 6). Have you wondered how time stood still and the moon stopped long enough for Joshua to get his victory? (Joshua 10:13). I will tell you how: GOD DELIVERS. He has been delivering His children for thousands of years, He has not retired yet. He is still delivering today. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Malachi 3:6).
When the enemy strikes, don't panic, don't even be weary. Do what David, Joshua and Daniel did. Look up to God and call on His name for He knows, He hears and delivers.
Praise the Lord!
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GOD KNOWS-- Job 37:16, 1 Samuel 2:3
I was driving home a while ago and suddenly I felt this wave of sadness. I have heard some terrible news throughout the week and even worse news about a friend the night before and I was obsessing about ways to help out. My joy was almost non-existent. At one point I felt physically ill, I was disoriented to the extent that I had to pull over to catch my breath. I recognized instantly that the devil was at work. The joy of the Lord is our strength. It shouldn't matter what’s going on around us we should have perfect peace on the inside. If we are not diligent the spirit of weariness, hopelessness and defeat will work its way into our lives especially these days through all the pressure of life and wars around the world don’t make it any easier. The devil will use whatever he can to take our focus off of God. We cannot let our guard down, not even for a second. GOD KNOWS it and He warned us about it. "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour" 1 Peter 5:8
GOD HEARS-- Psalm 3:4
The devil is searching for whom he “may” devour. I like that. He cannot have every one of us, only those who let him. So when you're feeling weary, take actions, look up and keep focus on Christ. Call on His name and ask Him for help. I promise He hears you. "When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears and delivers them out of all their troubles. The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit" Psalms 34:17-18. So trust God to take care of your troubles. Call on His name and HE WILL HEAR YOU. Keep you head up and keep moving. Fill your heart with godly thoughts. Do not get consumed by the circumstances of your life remember "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." 1 John 4:4
GOD DELIVERS--Psalm 34:19
Frankly, I don't know where I would be today if God didn't deliver. He initially delivered me from eternal death, by sending His son Jesus Christ. Then, He took me away from the place I was born at a dangerous time and He continues to deliver me from the devil’s constant attacks. God rescued me just last night from myself, and from my own negative thoughts. Deliverance is a major theme in the Bible. God makes a point of setting his people free in major, and public ways. Have you ever thought about David? Have you wondered how such young boy could possibly defeat a giant Goliath? (1 Samuel 17). I have many times. How was it possible for a young Daniel to spend an entire night in the lions' den and survived? (Daniel 6). Have you wondered how time stood still and the moon stopped long enough for Joshua to get his victory? (Joshua 10:13). I will tell you how: GOD DELIVERS. He has been delivering His children for thousands of years, He has not retired yet. He is still delivering today. He is the same yesterday, today and forever (Malachi 3:6).
When the enemy strikes, don't panic, don't even be weary. Do what David, Joshua and Daniel did. Look up to God and call on His name for He knows, He hears and delivers.
Praise the Lord!
