Endure Hardship

"Endure Hardship" By Diane Webb

Luke 10: 18—"And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven."

God has power over Satan. Satan's very existence is only because God allows it. God has a plan and in the end Satan will be cast into the pit of fire for all eternity. Satan is your enemy but he is not to be feared. He has no power over you unless you give it to him or God permits it. Eliminate fear of Satan from your heart. Rebuke Satan at every opportunity. His goal is to deceive and destroy. He confuses you with distortions of the truth. He puts doubt, worry, and fear in your mind. He makes you question what you know to be true. Instead of focusing on Satan and what Satan might do, have a respectful fear of God. God has all power and authority on earth and in heaven. There is nothing he does not have ultimate control over. God is in control. When life seems to be one hardship after another, and you know you are doing the best you can to live within God's will, remind yourself "God is in Control". Do not fret about the attacks of Satan or the trials you go through. Trust in God and in what he has revealed to you. God keeps his promises, he is true to his word, and he never contradicts scripture. Satan's power is to be fought and rebuked but never feared. God's power is to be feared and never challenged. God wants you to submit to his authority and let him lead the way. He will tell you what he wants for you to know. His timing is his own. Don't worry but keep up your ongoing battle against the powers of darkness. This life was never meant to be easy for Christians. Your rest and reward is not on earth during this time. Your rest and reward is in eternity. Your job on earth is to obey God, rebuke Satan, and endure hardship.

Dear heavenly father, forgive me for ever listening to Satan and doubting you. I pray you will strengthen my faith and help me remember that you are in control at all times. Help me rebuke the work of Satan and fear no one but you. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

Angels

"Angels" By Diane Webb

Psalms 91: 11—"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways."

God has sent his angels to watch over you in everything you do. He has also given you the Holy Spirit as counselor and comforter. You have all you need in order to feel at peace with God and secure in his love for you. You are surrounded with encouragement and support. You have ready access to advice, guidance, and wisdom. Not only do you have angels and the Holy Spirit, you also have God's word in scripture. This gives you a way to always know and understand God's will for your life. If you are feeling separated from Christ then look at what you may have done to pull away God. If you have not done anything to pull away from God then rebuke Satan immediately. Sometimes people pray against you and wrongful prayers may result in a feeling of separateness from God. You can feel the power of wrongful prayers because they leave a feeling of unease and aloneness. Your greatest weapon is the word of God. Listen to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and fight evil through the use of scripture. God will never forsake you. If you are separated from God it is not him moving away from you but it is you moving away from him or it's a wall that's come up between you. Always pray then turn to scripture for truth and guidance.

Dear Heavenly Father, forgive me for ever thinking you'd turn your back on me. Help me recognize when I have turned away from you. Help me discern the power of wrongful prayers as a wall and give me the wisdom to rebuke the power of Satan through scripture. I pray in Jesus' holy name, Amen.

 

Be cheerful

"Be Cheerful" By Diane Webb

Luke 10: 19—"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

You have nothing and no one to fear. You are not under the power of people but under the power of the Holy Spirit. No one has authority over you unless God allows it. If God allows it then it is good for his kingdom. What is good for his kingdom is good for you. Do not resist but submit to his will and submit to the authority he has placed you under for a time. Do not be resentful but be cheerful as you go about your duties today and every day. Having this work to do is a great privilege. You are meant to be a light in a dark place. God knows you are in a dark place and he has you there for a reason. Shine forth with his love, compassion, patience, and mercy. Be a beacon for others to see his light shining through you. Light was made for darkness—to brighten it. Light is meant to shine in the dark corners and reveal what is there. Light illuminates what was once hidden and therefore what has been hidden no longer has power to frighten.

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the power to fight evil and thank you for your protection as I go about the work you have given me today. Help me go confidently without fear, doubt, or hesitation as I obey your will. I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

His Sheep

"His Sheep" By Diane Webb

Psalms 91: 10—"There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling."

The Lord is protecting you from evil and sickness. Trust in him and obey him in everything you say and do. Listen for his voice and pay attention. His sheep knows his voice so listen carefully to him. He does speak to you and you can depend on what he says. He is in control and knows what he is doing. Do not despair when things do not seem to be happening as you have been promised. Keep up your faith and believe he will keep his promises. He is aware of what the future holds and you are not. You must sincerely submit to his will. Talk less and listen more. You will begin to notice and hear things you had not before because you are finally listening. It is very difficult to listen and talk at the same time. Therefore, practice listening. Do not get discouraged because discouragement is from the evil one. God's saints have hope and therefore have no reason to be discouraged. Of all people on earth, God's people should be the happiest because they alone have the promise of eternal life with Jesus. Nothing on earth can compare to living in the presence of God. Stop worrying about earthly things. God will provide for you.

Dear heavenly father, thank you for the safety, healthy, and provision for my family. Help me become more trusting of you and less prone to discouragement. Help me keep a cheerful heart and countenance especially when I am ministering to others. I pray the hope of all Christians is obvious in my words and actions. Stay with me Lord, I pray in Jesus' name, Amen.