You might not be aware of it.... but there is a battle going on all around you. I dare to say that the battle even crosses over the boarder of your skin and there are skirmishes right inside your own personal space.
Now.. I would dare to say that most of us don't deal with the "big" battles of darkness such as stealing, killing, drugs, sex to name a few. But we are still being assaulted from every angle just the same. We just might not recognize it as an assault.
Paul told us what the domain of God was.. in Romans 14:17. He said it was righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost. Wherever the Kingdom of God is in control.. this is what it looks like.
So... let me ask you this. What is reigning in your life? If it is not righteousness (that is right relationship with God), peace and joy. then you my friend are under attack.. and I might say... under seige.
Webster defines seige as: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Hmmmmm. sound or FEEL familiar?
So, it is probably safe to say that you are involved in an outright war. Still you might say.. but.. it is only a small thing.... nothing like the BIG battles of stealing, killing, etc.. but our enemy is sly.. He knows that...... if he can wear you down from these small little battles.. and separate you from the Father.... and then separate you from your brothers and sisters.. that THEN..... he can then start battling you on the BIGGER fronts.... and ultimately destroy your life.
A worry here..... a doubt there..... not dealt with... will cause a separation in your heart towards God and His church. Then.. from there...hatred, bitterness, addiction, anxiety.... and the battles are endless.
How do I know? Well.... I would like to say that I have seen it in so many other people.... BUT!!!!! I have experienced it first hand. Many years I suffered assault from the enemy with THE BIG BATTLES. But, looking back... it started with the small assaults.
Don't ignore the small little assaults and insults from the enemy. A small doubt... a little grudge. don't put up with it!!!! Get rid of it.
I could write pages on methods of warfare.. but the #1 way to combat this? A frequent conversation with God. I know that this is difficult..... We have to discipline ourselves to do this. Set your watch, phone, timer.. to go off every hour to remind us to have a conversation with God. After months of practicing that.. then set the timer for every 30 minutes.
1 Peter 5:8 says Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Let me paraphrase... Hey!!! Wake up!!! Watch out!!! Set your alarm on your phone to remind yourself to do this. because.. your enemy is studying you and trying to figure out anyway he can to destroy you... He does not rest.
Set that alarm. Keep a constant conversation going with God. If you feel fear. If you feel anxiety.... realize that the enemy is up to his trickery again!
So... let me ask you this. What is reigning in your life? If it is not righteousness (that is right relationship with God), peace and joy. then you my friend are under attack.. and I might say... under seige.
Webster defines seige as: a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Hmmmmm. sound or FEEL familiar?
So, it is probably safe to say that you are involved in an outright war. Still you might say.. but.. it is only a small thing.... nothing like the BIG battles of stealing, killing, etc.. but our enemy is sly.. He knows that...... if he can wear you down from these small little battles.. and separate you from the Father.... and then separate you from your brothers and sisters.. that THEN..... he can then start battling you on the BIGGER fronts.... and ultimately destroy your life.
A worry here..... a doubt there..... not dealt with... will cause a separation in your heart towards God and His church. Then.. from there...hatred, bitterness, addiction, anxiety.... and the battles are endless.
How do I know? Well.... I would like to say that I have seen it in so many other people.... BUT!!!!! I have experienced it first hand. Many years I suffered assault from the enemy with THE BIG BATTLES. But, looking back... it started with the small assaults.
Don't ignore the small little assaults and insults from the enemy. A small doubt... a little grudge. don't put up with it!!!! Get rid of it.
I could write pages on methods of warfare.. but the #1 way to combat this? A frequent conversation with God. I know that this is difficult..... We have to discipline ourselves to do this. Set your watch, phone, timer.. to go off every hour to remind us to have a conversation with God. After months of practicing that.. then set the timer for every 30 minutes.
1 Peter 5:8 says Be sober, be vigilant; because[a] your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.
Let me paraphrase... Hey!!! Wake up!!! Watch out!!! Set your alarm on your phone to remind yourself to do this. because.. your enemy is studying you and trying to figure out anyway he can to destroy you... He does not rest.
Set that alarm. Keep a constant conversation going with God. If you feel fear. If you feel anxiety.... realize that the enemy is up to his trickery again!
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