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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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He is asking for your commitment!

You can see in the scriptures verses like: “Trust in the Lord with all of your heart,” or “Love the Lord with all of your heart,” etc. This speaks of commitment. Commitment is when you “obligate or bind yourself” to someone or something. This is when you are “all in.” God is totally committed to His word, and when we trust in the Lord Jesus Christ for our salvation, He is totally committed to the promises that He gave us in the scriptures. He has “obligated” Himself by His word to do for us what He promised. He honors His word! In Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) it says: “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” When we commit our lives and actions to the Lord, the Holy Spirit opens our understanding, and we receive strategies and wisdom from God’s word that line up our actions in a way that will produce good success. The Holy Spirit shows us the way to go, the things to invest in, and the people to connect with. This will ensure that we reap effectively. Have you truly committed your life and actions to the Lord, or are you still doing things all by yourself without inviting God’s wisdom into your life? If you haven”t, what are you waiting for?

Proverbs 16:3 (NLT) “Commit your actions to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.”