Wednesday, November 26, 2014
Hearts Hold On
When we battle our enemy the devil and his minions, we are fighting for something. There is a reason this war exists. It exists because there is a prize to be won, or so our enemy thinks. The prize is creation. You, me, our families, the planet – all of these things he wants to take or destroy. Our God has never, is not now, nor ever will lose to our enemy.
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.
This is what Jesus (Yeshua) was referring to when he spoke of the thief. A wise warrior, knowing the battle is coming, will prepare for it. God promises wisdom to those who ask.
James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
As I sit here this morning, the truth of one of our Messiah’s teachings is hitting home for me. I seem to have a more real understanding of it today than other days. It is about where the battle is really, although He does not say it that way.
Matthew 6:19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:
20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:
21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
You see, if the enemy can win the battle to draw our hearts away, he wins. At least for that moment. We must be strong in the power of the might of our God, Yehuah (LORD). Our Messiah, Yeshua (Jesus) took on the challenge of the heart and won. We are mere mortals alone, but with God we too can learn to win this battle.
We need only ask for His help and His heart to be with us and in us. Then we win.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You as the Most High. Today Your kingdom is needed here in the earth. Let Your kingdom reign today. Send us Your overwhelming abundant provision today. Dislodge the enemy in our lives and hearts today. Forgive us our sins. Please, hold us. Heal us and deliver us today. Help us to be Your ambassadors here. In Yeshua’s (Jesus). Amen.