The devil does not go after those he already has, but he is steadfastly pursuing those who got away from him. My born-again brothers and sisters in Christ, put on the whole armor of God, so that you will be able to withstand the wiles of the devil, because he is so mad, that he lost the souls he thought he had.
We who have been saved are daily walking a tight rope, we are constantly under attack, and the reason is this; “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of age, and against spiritual hosts of wickedness in heavenly places. Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, so that you may be able to withstand in an evil day, and having done all, to stand.”
Too many of us allow our situations to control us, and cause us to lose our focus. We allow what we do not have to cause us great anxiety, or what we cannot control, when we should be using that energy, to thank God for the things we do have, and for all that he has already done for us.
Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vine, though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food, though the flock be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stall, yet, I will rejoice in the Lord. I will joy in the God of my salvation.
“When peace like a river attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll, whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, it is well, it is well with my soul.”
Lord, no matter what I may face today, give me the courage to say and to believe, that it is well, it is well with my soul.
The changes God brings to our lives do not always come in a straight line, but they are for our good.
When God is in the midst of our situations, the results are always positive. We may not always like the results we get, but God knows what is best for us. Trust him!
Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. 1 John 5:4
Great is my confidence in you, great is my boasting on your behalf; I am filled with comfort. I am overflowing with joy in all our affliction. 2 Corinthians 7:4
“Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. Therefore, rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!”
You must be sure to set aside a tenth of all the produce brought forth each year from your fields. Deuteronomy 14:22
“You will have plenty to eat, until you are satisfied. You will praise the name of the Lord your God, who has worked wonders for you. My people will never again be put to shame.”
Thus, any tithe from the land, whether from the seed of the land or the fruit of the trees, belongs to the Lord; it is holy to the Lord. Leviticus 27:30.
Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the Lord of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you, and pour down for you a blessing, until there is no more need. Malachi 3:10
If you walk in My statutes and keep My commandments, and perform them, I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit. Leviticus 26:3-4
Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the Lord your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. Joel 2:23
We are reminded in Psalm 84, that, those who go through the desolate valley will find it a place of spring, for early rains have covered it with water. Praise the Lord!
If you are going through the valley right now, draw your strength from it; find in it a well-spring, and watch God bring you through it. He is able! He turns deserts into pools of water and dry lands into flowing springs.