Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Don’t Hand It Over
We as believers have an enemy that is constantly trying to cause us harm. We know this because Jesus stated this in scripture.
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Our Messiah came to give us life. Abundant life. He did this because of His great love for us. As I was thinking of this scripture this morning and of how our God is always present to help us, it occurred to me that there is another situation that happens from time to time. There are the days when we are indeed fighting our enemy in spiritual warfare. We can give in at times and stumble, but we can turn and God will still forgive us and lift us up.
Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
10 As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
The other times I spoke of are when we, without fighting, do things to just hand over the kingdom in our lives to our enemy. It is possible to do this by giving way to sin simply and without a struggle. For me there have been times when I thought I could not fight back because I believed the lies told me that I had no value. Many people struggle with self esteem issues. The truth is God never has and never will give up on us. In the middle of these types of battles all we need do is open our mouth and say no to our enemy and call out to our God. He will save us.
Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
Paul is certainly speaking here of calling out to God for eternal life. But this same act can work against our enemy when we are under attack. It works when we are tempted. It works because God has ordained it, that if we believe He is on our side and we call out to Him, He will come to our rescue. Today, if you are in a spiritual battle, do not believe the lies that you are no good. Call out to God and He will save you from that moment.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High God. You alone are worthy of our praise. Let Your kingdom rule in the earth today and in our hearts at every moment. Send us today Your abundant provision. Forgive us when we fail You. Remind us to call out to Your name. Send us today Your healing and deliverance. Be our Mighty God boldly today, that all men might know that You alone are God. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.