I chased my enemies and caught them; I did not stop until they were conquered. I struck them down so they could not get up; they fell beneath my feet. You have armed me with strength for the battle; you have subdued my enemies under my feet. You placed my foot on their necks. I have destroyed all who hated me. Psalms 18:37-40
Have you ever found yourself in a heated battle, baffled and bewildered? Am I not supposed to be victorious, more than a conqueror through Jesus?
The Christian journey is not for the faint of heart! We contend with the everyday skirmishes of a fallen world, as well as the spiritual powers and principalities of this evil age. We must engage in battle before we can be crowned victors and overcomers.
Take heart! Peter encourages us to not find it strange when we go through the fiery trials (I Peter 4:12). To one day participate in Christ’s glory, we will share in His suffering.
Paul inspired his young charge, Timothy, to endure suffering like a good soldier (II Timothy 2:3). He instructed him to disentangle himself from worldly cares, submit to the rules of engagement, and persevere for the prize that awaits.
He assures Timothy that if we die with Christ, we will certainly live with Him. If we endure with Him, we will also reign with Him. Even when we are faithless, He remains faithful (II Timothy 2:11-13).
God subdues those who rise against us. He scatters every enemy that comes for us. He increases our faith, powers up our courage, and bolsters our perseverance. He arms us with strength for the inevitable battle. We never fight alone.
LET’S PRAY.
Be strong and courageous! The Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Victory is yours through Jesus’ name! It is written in Genesis 11:7 “Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.” This morning, I decree and declare to your life and your family that, every gathering and unity of the enemies in your life this day that can cause problems for you not to achieve or progress, May the Lord Almighty put them into confusion, such that, they will not understand anything about you and your family again in Jesus mighty name. Amen Amen Amen! Fountain to your life.
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