Word for the day “Breaking news”
Luke 22:31 (NKJV) And the Lord said, [c] “Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren.”
Beloved leaders,
Be advised we are in a fight, and it’s called spiritual warfare. I don’t mean to sound spooky or religiously fanatical. But just wanted you to consider today’s message as you go about your day.
I’VE DISCOVERED WHEN YOU DECIDE TO TAKE YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE SERIOUS, YOU’LL BE IN A FIGHT.
When Jesus walked the earth, He knew all too well the fierceness of the powers of evil and how Satan comes with every weapon in hell to sift the Lord’s disciples. I don’t think anyone of us knows the depth or understands the full reality of this great conflict-raging war right now in the spirit realm. We also do not realize how determined Satan is to destroy all of God’s people who have fixed their hearts firmly on going all the way with Christ.
As one who has served as a leader in the Lord’s church, I know this truth all too well! In our Christian walk, we cross a line; I call it the “Moment of truth” which sets off every alarm in hell. The moment you cross that line into a life of obedience and dependence on Jesus, determined in your heart never to go back, you become a threat to the kingdom of darkness and a target of principalities and powers.
The testimony of every believer who turns to the Lord with all their heart, hungering after holiness and a deeper walk with Jesus, includes the sudden breaking forth of strange and intense troubles, trials, and testing!
Are you experiencing some tough times in your life?
Are you experiencing devastating family challenges?
Are you or your family member experiencing some serious health concerns?
Do you see the signs of resignation everywhere in ministry, professions, families?
Do you feel the pain and see the hurt like no other time?
WHEN YOU ARE ALL BUSINESS FOR GOD, YOU MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGES YOU WILL HAVE TO FACE.
Maybe you were once a part-time disciple. You loved the Lord, but you were spiritually lazy. You were not an avid student of the Bible or inclined to spiritual things. You did not want to be a fanatic, and things in your life went quite smoothly. The enemy of our soul (The devil) didn’t bother you much because you were a fence-straddler.
But now, many of you reading today’s message is all business for God. The Lord’s Word has come alive to you and you pray, you weep, and you love lost souls. Everything has changed, including your trials. What great heart change you have experienced!
Yet at the same time, you need to beware you have made waves in the Kingdom of darkness in the unseen world. When you’ve crossed over to the moment of truth be prepared for the enemy (Satan) to try you in every way that he can. But because God is the greatest power you will not be defeated.
POINT TO PONDER
When you have dedicated your life to God, you will have crossed over to that moment of truth. Satan will sound the alarm! But you take good courage because Jesus says, “I have prayed for thee, that thy faith should not fail” (Luke 22:32).
In fact, a sure sign you are making an impact for the kingdom of God is when you see the fiery trials of the enemy being targeted and striking you and your family’s life (I Peter 4:12-13). Hold onto God in these times, and I promise you God will hold onto you.
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Kingdom Blessings,