He Never Saw It Coming!
May 11, 2020
Sometimes when you find yourself in a heated spiritual battle, the surprise attack is the best strategy. In the US, we recently celebrated Memorial Day as a day to look back and remember the brave soldiers who fought for our freedom. Let's not just remember those who served in the military and did not shrink back in fear from fierce battle. We can learn from their strong dedication and determination. They sacrificed on a daily basis, their lives for our freedom. Christ already sacrificed His life so we could be free. As followers of Christ, we can apply the same character values of a soldier to our own lives.
We are in a daily battle for the Kingdom of God! Those people who understand their assignment and their position will continue to fight against Satan and his strategies. Chaos is one common situation that the enemy will use to confuse and defeat people. It gets them to move off the course God has intended for them or even worse; freeze in fear without ever moving at all!
Some trust in chariots and some trust in horses but we trust in the name of the Lord Our God. Ps 20:7
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Prov. 18:10
When you put your trust in yourself, your boss or your friend, most likely, you will be disappointed at some point. We are humans with emotions, feelings and past pain that can be triggered at any point for a variety of reasons. When you realize that you were created by your Heavenly Father to trust in Him, that should give you a deep peace which no storm can overcome. In a loving relationship, there is always a level of trust that requires both parties to enter into. God your Father wants you trust Him in all situations, no matter what difficulty the enemy throws into your path.
Just as a soldier has to go through extensive boot camp training and learn the best actions to take when confronted with the enemy, so do you as you fight your own spiritual battle. Perhaps you were betrayed, rejected, overlooked and shut down, the circumstances Satan used to destroy you were the very pressure that performed a perfect work in you. You became stronger, gained wisdom and perseverance because of those negative events in your life. The good news is that as you gain new skills, abilities and tactics, you will also gain a holy confidence.
In the fear of the Lord is strong confidence and his children shall have a place of refuge. Prov 14:26
For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Phil 1:6
When your fear turns to strong faith, you are prepared for whatever the enemy throws into your life. Faith brings you to a position where you can stand in holy confidence and let God go before you to fight on your behalf. The devil never saw this coming! He saw your sleepless nights, your tears and your pain. In the process, you became bold as a lion, gentle as a dove and wise like a serpent. What the devil meant for harm; God will use for good!
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