The most powerful environment for us is God’s Presence. It is our life, security, stronghold, joy and peace. In the same way a fish needs water to live and thrive, we need God’s Presence to live and thrive in this world. Psalm 31:20 says: “You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues”. God’s Presence effectively hides us from the enemy’s attacks. This verse does not deny that evil men will attempt to plot our destruction. It does not deny that tongues will attempt to foment strife against us. But it does say that God will hide us in the secret place of His Presence. The enemy cannot enter that atmosphere. James 4:7 confirms that when we submit to God, we can successfully resist the devil and he will flee from us. Cultivate God’s Presence every day in times of worship, praise, prayer and meditating in His word! This is part of your mighty weapons of warfare!
Don’t give up! Do this instead.
Part of the the training that the Lord Jesus gave the Apostles was the importance of never giving up and losing heart in the midst of any crises or issues. Luke 18:1 says: “Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart “. Jesus never said anything without an important reason. He knew that we would encounter great difficulties in life and because of this, we need to know that we have powerful weapons of warfare: Prayer and standing on His promises! John 16:33 says: “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace. In the world you have tribulation and distress and suffering, but be courageous [be confident, be undaunted, be filled with joy]; I have overcome the world.” [My conquest is accomplished, My victory abiding]. Today, be encouraged. God reminds you that He already won the battle for you. Stand strong in the faith. Put on the whole armor of God. Submit to God, resist the devil and he will flee (James 4:7). Stand in the victory that Jesus already won for us!
