Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Close Quarters
When we are battling the enemy, it can seem like it is hand to hand combat with him close. It is true, I believe, that dark spiritual forces can be around us from time to time. We know that he is out to do us harm.
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.
It would make sense that to do that work he might have to get close. But there is one closer.
John 14:15 If ye love me, keep my commandments.
16 And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;
17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.
So we can endure and fight the battles with our enemy because we know that there is one closer, even within us, the Holy Spirit. He will comfort us in these times. He will defeat our enemies.
Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
Today let us fight the good fight, knowing we have already won, and that God is on our side, and even in us.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are King. We love and appreciate You, and long for Your kingdom. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us today Your overwhelming provision that all our needs might be met, with none lacking. Forgive us our sins. Heal us and deliver us. The thief is upon us, and we can hear his breathing and laughter against You. Rise up O King, and destroy this evil one and grind to powder his works. Return to Your people one hundred fold what He has stolen. We ask all these things in the name of our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.