Dear Blessed Of God Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:29 “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Sometimes it’s hard to feel the weight of our problems being lifted and its here where satan tries to capitalize. Faith is not a feeling but a belief and trust in God despite the circumstances. I wish we could all have that steadfast faith, of the three 3 Hebrew Children facing death by way of a fiery furnace; their faith was pushed past the sticking point but unmoved. Daniel 3: 16-18 (The Message)16-18 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, "Your threat means nothing to us. If you throw us in the fire, the God we serve can rescue us from your roaring furnace and anything else you might cook up, O king. But even if he doesn't, it wouldn't make a bit of difference, O king. We still wouldn't serve your gods or worship the gold statue you set up." Yes they were thrown into the furnace, it makes me cry when I think how helpless they must of felt but suddenly before the flames could singe them, Christ showed up and was in the furnace with them. See folks, that is our God! The world can’t wait on God, and satan knows this and takes advantage.He offers quick solutions, You do not have to believe me look at our prisons, prostitution is every where, fortune telling is a lucrative job, and spiritism is so popular they have made movies of it (People talking to the dead); satanism is a protected legal religion now under our constitution. Satanic bibles are in almost every public library. Did you know that there are more than 450 identifiable satanic groups in the United States alone? Many of the high priests of these groups have their very foundations in Christian religion. Lets not stop there, listen to the rock music and their videos with images promoting evil, horror movies, vampires is an all time high (Folks who drink the blood of human host). Teens throughout the world are falling under the weight of peer pressure and initiations preying on the unsuspecting. Crimes committed out of role playing games. The list of crimes is endless from pornography and drugs and children trafficking are outrageous. Murder, stealing, gang violence is out of control. Yet Christians do not take the time to invest their faith in God as they should and are thrown against the ropes under the barrage of satan’s attacks. I truly believe that the Christian community are not aware who the enemy is and his tactics.Would you believe Christians still today are too embarrassed to carry a bible with them in fear of negative retribution? The world is still waiting for those folks with the word hidden in their heart to share it. When I was in the military we use to say outward expressions are manifestations of an inward desire. So flaunt your bible have it ready to use. Today, I still can lay the word of God on the table any where I go and it will initiate intrigue or spark interest and I always have an opportunity to witness or share the word of God. God’s word is alive! Many people are still in utter disbelief doesn’t satan realize he is finished he is dead crushed under the power of the word. Bruce G. Fredrickson wrote in his book, How to respond to Satanism regarding a friend’s dad on a farm. He noted that the chickens would run around after having their heads cut off. The young lad asked his dad how are the chickens still alive; the dad replied, “Their not, they just don’t know it yet.” And such is the way of satan, and them that will not believe the truth.See satan is not taking his licks lying down. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-11 (New King James Version)9 The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders, 10 and with all unrighteous deception among those who perish, because they did not receive the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this reason God will send them strong delusion, that they should believe the lie,What can we do? One common mistake is to be presumptuous as to think since God defeated the enemy we are relinquished of our responsibilities. That stinking thinking will have you defeated and lead astray. Paul wrote “put on the armor of light” that means you have an active role of engagement in your walk of faith. Romans 13:12 (New King James Version)12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand. Therefore let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light. This means look to the power of the Holy Spirit get up first thing and even if you are not in the mood and do not know what to pray for; Pray in the spirit because the Holy Spirit Does know how and what to pray for. Before you blow a cork at some bill collector or disobedient children pray in the spirit. Do not be instant to get mad and answer some smart Alex employee but pray in the spirit. Trust in God before you trust in your own heart or disbelief. Proverbs 3:3-8 (King James Version) 3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. 8It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.We are advised to put on the whole armor because each piece is for protection but let us not forget the sword is not only for defense but attack and offense. Ephesians 6:11-18 (Amplified Bible) 11Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil. 12For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere. 13Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place]. 14Stand therefore [hold your ground], having tightened the belt of truth around your loins and having put on the breastplate of integrity and of moral rectitude and right standing with God, 15And having shod your feet in preparation [to face the enemy with the [a]firm-footed stability, the promptness, and the readiness [b]produced by the good news] of the Gospel of peace.(A) 16Lift up over all the [covering] shield of [c]saving faith, upon which you can quench all the flaming missiles of the wicked [one]. 17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword that the Spirit [d]wields, which is the Word of God. 18Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people). We must be resolute in our thinking look at this commandMatthew 12:30 (The Message) 30"This is war, and there is no neutral ground. If you're not on my side, you're the enemy; if you're not helping, you're making things worse. In Ezekiel 28: 12-19 we must remember clearly God created satan and when iniquity was found in him he was thrown out of heaven.When God implemented the plan of salvation satan did not have a clue the end from the beginning or he would have done something to ensure it never would have happened. Yet, lets be real he did not have a choice in the matter either. God’s will be done no matter what. Because of the cross we have justification for our sins, grace to come before God, an example of perfect and pure obedience and love. We have the ultimate sacrifice, prayer in Jesus name. Jesus was victorious in every way and through his blood your and my conscience are washed from our dead ways to serve a living God.Think about it Jesus came as a child and despite it all satan was helpless to hinder, intercept or stop the will of God from raising Christ (God in the flesh) from a child to a mature man and the completion of the plan of the cross. So don’t be like those Christians who say they believe but do not even demonstrate the handy work of God in their lives. Do not allow satan to overwhelm you but overwhelm him. You want to see how real your fight is spiritually? Try to smile all day for one day. James 4:7 (The Message) 7-10So let God work his will in you. Yell a loud no to the Devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and he'll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it's the only way you'll get on your feet. Remember Revelation 2: 9-119"I can see your pain and poverty—constant pain, dire poverty—but I also see your wealth. And I hear the lie in the claims of those who pretend to be good Jews, who in fact belong to Satan's crowd. 10"Fear nothing in the things you're about to suffer—but stay on guard! Fear nothing! The Devil is about to throw you in jail for a time of testing—ten days. It won't last forever. "Don't quit, even if it costs you your life. Stay there believing. I have a Life-Crown sized and ready for you. 11"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches. Christ-conquerors are safe from Devil-death." Be blessed forever! Love your bro Jeff |
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