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Stop allowing yourself to be taken advantage of!

The Apostle Paul knew the strategies, plans and schemes of the enemy of our souls. There were many times when he exhorted the people of God to remember that we must always be alert and aware of the plans and weapons that have been formed against us. Isaiah 54:17 says: “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And their righteousness is from Me,” Says the Lord”. God reminds us today that weapons and plans have been formed against you, but He is with you, and the greater one resides within you. Also, we know the enemy’s schemes, among which are: deceit, lies, lust for fame and fortune, fear, doubt. Since we know about these weapons, we reject and renounce them. Instead, we pursue the fruit of the Spirit, the walk of faith, forgiveness and love. 

2 Corinthians 2:11 “I have done this so that we may not be taken advantage of by Satan. For we are not ignorant of his schemes”.

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It’s under our feet!

We know that King David was an amazing warrior. What many don’t fully understand about him is that he had a strong relationship with God, and he fully trusted God for strength and strategy in the day of battle. Psalms 18:39 (Amp) says: “For You have encircled me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.” He knew that when God is with you, your enemies will be subdued under you. The word subdue in this verse literally means “to bow.” God will cause your enemies to bow before you.  Several things to ponder: The first thing is that you will have battles. God never said he would keep you from battles. Jesus said on the earth we will have tribulation. But we are not to fear because He overcame the world. (John 16:33) So the key is not to run away from problems, issues, attacks or battles. The key is to have a strong relationship with the master warrior Himself! The second point is that Jesus is the head of the church, and all things are under His feet. (Ephesians 1:22) And since we are part of the body, and since all things are under His feet, aren’t the feet part of His body? And since it is so, that means that positionally those things are also under our feet. We are seated in heavenly places in Christ, so we now walk in His authority. That means that in the day of battle, the greater one is with you, and He will deliver you from your enemies. Are you in a battle? Then rejoice because you are about to experience victory in the field of battle because the master warrior is with you! Have a blessed and enjoyable Easter weekend!

Psalms 18:39 (Amp) “For You have encircled me with strength for the battle; You have subdued under me those who rose up against me.”