Posted on

Are you strong in the Lord?

The enemy is always strategizing on how to deceive us and bring us to a place of disobedience, fear, delay and rebellion. But one thing is true. Those who know God, who have a personal relationship with God, are continually being strengthened by the power of His Holy Spirit. They continually meditate and stand on God’s word. Their hearts are set on obeying our Heavenly Father. They refuse to give in to the enemy’s lies and tactics. They are strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. They never give up. Instead of giving up, they stand and fight. They submit to God and resist the devil, and because of this, he will flee. Are you strong in the Lord?

Daniel 11:32 (ERV) “But those who know God and obey him will be strong. They will fight back”

Posted on

This is the atmosphere that produces life!

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!