A reminder for
today
But you should keep a
clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work
at telling others the Good News, and fully carry out the ministry God has given
you. (2 Timothy 4:5)
It is grey skies that covers Pretoria this morning as the
promise of more rain fills our minds. We look at the beauty of the earth around
us, as it turns greener with every drop that falls. It is a blessed time, but
it is also a terrible time as more attacks on foreigners take place each day.
It seems as if people have lost their minds. They are driven by an
uncontrollable rage and they just fuel each other more and more with every
attack.
The enemy is prowling around seeking more unprepared victims
to devour as his lust for destruction drives his need for more pain. Every day
we are faced with many situations where he takes every possible measure to find
a point where he will cause you to fall. What do we do when we know that he
lusts at our demise?
It is quite simple actually. Start with clearing your mind and
remove the worldly noise that the enemy throws at us. Take a moment and be
silent – restart. Let your mind be completely empty as this flows into your
body. Open the Word of God and read the scriptures. Let His Word fill your mind
and His Words flow through you. Then let the Holy Spirit fill you with His
presence and let His voice guide you as your mind is now filled with God and with
His Words.
Now, stand again and look at those challenges the enemy
created. Yes, they do look like they are gone or just became so small, because
our God is bigger than anything the little enemy can dish up.
Our God is and awesome God.
So today, fear not, be brave and courageous as we stand up
and live. We are holy, because He is holy. We are strong, because He is
stronger. We are victorious, because He already won this battle. We are free, because
He took our sin and broke our chains.
Lord, thank you for all that you do and all that you have
done for us. You are amazing and we give you our hearts and souls. Let your
kingdom come and let your will be done. Holy is your name and we worship you
alone. Forgive us our sins and lead us not into temptation and deliver us from
evil. Carry us through our challenges and let us wear your armour courageously
as we take on today. In Jesus name.
Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus.
Cheers