It is Wednesday and our prayers are that we have found you in good health, spirits and your trust in GOD remains steadfast. We all have been living and experiencing change in our daily lives for the past year and a half and many of us have been going into, coming out of, or going through something in the form of attacks from the enemy on a regular basis. That seems to be the theme of most people’s lives today but that should not be anything new to Christians -- that is part of our Christian Journey, seemingly more so in last year in half than ever before. But I ask you not to be dismayed, because scripture says, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers (sisters) throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings” (1Peter 5:8-9). Through this scripture, GOD is reminding some and informing others that what you are going through is not exclusive to you, many others are going into, coming out of, or going through the same pains, heartaches, troubles, and issues that you and I are. You are not alone and for GOD to say it in scripture indicates HE is aware of the suffering you are experiencing. Amen. Therefore, because HE is aware of it, HE sends you this message “Cast all your anxiety on HIM because HE loves (cares) for you” (1 Peter 5:7). In these difficult/stressful times for many, GOD wants and desires that you cast all your concerns, stressing, anxiety and worry on HIM, because HE cares about and loves you. But be reminded to cast, means it takes some effort, action, and energy. Like a fisherman casting a line into the water, effort, action, and energy, (work) is needed from us. Because scripture tells some and reminds others - “Faith without works is dead!” (James 2:17). So, there must be some work on your behalf in this fight against the enemy -- here is something you can do while you are in a battle with the enemy; stand on these very words - GOD has told me that “The Enemy Doesn’t Stand a Chance Against Me”. Say it with boldness and stand on it in faith as you continue to stay in prayer to GOD. Prayer, faith and standing on GOD’s Word are some of the main tools in your Christian toolbox to use to encourage and remind yourself in the midst of a battle, who you are and whose you are! You are the Victor! Not a Victim. But unfortunately, so many people allow the enemy to fool, trick, hood-wink, and bamboozle them into thinking that they do not stand a chance against him. Please know this is utterly not so! Scripture tells some, reminds others, and informs the uninformed that you have the Victory in CHRIST JESUS. You always have and you always will if you stay connected, prayerful, faithful, trusting, and standing on what GOD has spoken to you in HIS Word. Please allow me to remind you of a few things HE has promised those who believe: “you are more than conquerors” (Romans 8:37), “the battle is not yours, it is the LORD’S” (2 Chronicles 20:15), “no weapon formed against you shall prosper” (Isaiah 54:27). Now, first understand, to be a conqueror there must be opposition. Secondly, for the LORD to fight a battle for you there must be one against you. Lastly, to prosper against a weapon, a weapon must be raised against you. In all the scriptures, battles, attacks, wars, or weapons are coming at and against you, but in all of them in the end, they all speak of your victory. So, when the enemy comes in like a flood against you, multiple attacks at the same time, remember this “They Don’t Stand a Chance Against You”, you are a victor not a victim in all the battles the enemy brings your way. Believe that and stand firm on it, regardless of or despite what you are seeing or are experiencing, because in the end you will have the victory if you hold on. Amen
