April 1, 2012

“Life & Victory”

Scripture:

Deuteronomy 30:3, 4
Do not be afraid as you go out to fight today! Do not lose heart or panic.
For the LORD your God is going with you! He will fight for you against
your enemies, and He will give you victory! (NLT)

Observation:

Everyday (as people who are looking for the best ways to survive) we must face a fallen world which is not always very user friendly, especially for those of us who seek to live the Christian way of life. As God’s people we must go into battle and fight everyday to protect our faith, our children, and the very lives of our hearts and souls—battles against the relentless attacks of this dark world that prides itself on the lies from the most deadly and dangerous Enemy to mankind—Satan; the father of all that is evil and wicked and perverse—the most powerful of the fallen angels who hates God above all else.

Application:

Most of the people living in the western world are being bombarded with lies that are brainwashing both the innocent and the desperate into believing that it is by satisfying our many hungers for living that we become complete—that our own self-worth is the most important achievement that one can attain to finish out his or her life. At the hands of Satan and those who believe his lies, this misguided and deceived secular world is moving further and further away from the God who created us. They have taken over every government in every country, including the United Sates of America; a Union that was created by God to be used for God’s purpose. Many of our government’s leaders are blind when it comes to God’s Truth and are doing their best to destroy the Church, God’s institutions of marriage and family and everything that belongs to or speaks of God. Our state funded schools are teaching our children to rebel against God—that biblical morals are unjust and unfair and immorality is just fine if it feels right for you—and truth…well, it is whatever floats your boat. Satan is using the power of the media; newspapers, magazines, television, radio, Hollywood, and the internet to corrupt our minds so we can be led, ever so cleverly, into the abyss of hell. We live in an out-of-control world where murdering the unborn is not only legal but is encouraged as well, and the not so perfect and the elderly are the next in line to be discarded like garbage. Yes, my dear friends, life in this sin-filled world is indeed an excruciating battle; a battle that must be fought with every breath we breathe; a fight that we must fight daily until that day when we breathe our last and final breath. As believers in Christ Jesus, the Lord and Savior of the world, we need never go into battle on our own power, for God is always with us. We must never fear standing up for God and that which is holy and righteous. We must neither become discouraged nor give up, for the LORD our God is Mighty to Save and He is always ready to fight for those who follow Him. And our Mighty Savior, the Lord over all creation, has promised to give us everything we need in Life to fight the good fight all the way to Victory!

Prayer:

Please help me and all those who love you, dear Lord, to stand strong in this battle of human life in a fallen world lead by Satan. Help us know what is good and what is not. Help us know what is wrong and what is right. Give us Your Power to stand for You.

Amen