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When you are moving forward into the new place God has called you to, or the dream is spreading its wings and starting to unfurl, the inevitable usually happens.
The enemy begins his assault.
His assignment? To stop you from being free in Christ. To hinder you from becoming who God designed you to be. To block you from what God has for you to do for His kingdom, for His glory.
His challenge?
We are on the Winner’s side.
God has announced for all who will hear it that the enemy will not win.
He is only a created being. He is not the Creator.
The enemy comes to try and tear down but is no match for the pace of the Builder’s renovations.
The enemy is trying to win at checkers, while God is playing strategic chess.
Those who are created cannot outsmart or outknow or outwit the Eternal Creator who knows all.
If you are feeling a little battered or worn from this latest assault, draw your comfort from the Lord as you move into His stronghold, the secret place of refuge God has designed for you to hide in, safe in His strong loving embrace.
His protection? Impenetrable.
His strength? Unshakeable.
His love? Everlasting.
His Words? Eternal Truth.
His plans? Always come to pass.
His Presence? More than enough.
His Protection? Rock solid.
The enemy may do his best, but we have the Best Provider for all we need as our defence.
We need never fear when God is on our side, for He is up for the task of defeating our enemy, for He is the reason the enemy tries so hard to wound us.
The enemy may have been created by God, but He certainly has deluded himself as to his ability to take down the Maker of All.
Keep in mind, the enemy will try to lure and snare us in his attempt to wound us.
Our God is greater.
If you are weary from the skirmish, take comfort in knowing God wins the war. The battle belongs to Him, and He will come to your defence when you cry out to Him. His covering is the shield He will place about us as He keeps us safe.
If you have been wounded in the battle, know that His healing awaits. He is longing to bind up your wounds and restore you.
Keep your eyes fixed on your Defender, not the destroyer.
Don’t be afraid; don’t pay any mind to this vandal horde. This is God’s war, not yours. 2 Chronicles 20:15 MSG
Father, as Jesus was one with You and in You, so can we be. Draw me closer to You than I can ever imagine. May Your walls of refuge & defence hold strong against the enemy’s assault. YOUR PLANS WILL PREVAIL, LORD. We know how the story ends, and the Winner has been announced forever. May I hear Your voice above all the clamour and chaos, and may Your Word release peace & order as Your Presence grows stronger within me as I seek You. You are more than enough, always, for all I need, always. Amen.
In the Lord I take refuge. Psalm 11:1a
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Karla,
I so needed this today! What a word of truth! My favorite sentence was: “The enemy is trying to win at checkers, while God is playing strategic chess.”
The picture that paints in my mind colors in how small the enemy’s vision is and how grand our Lord’s is. What encouragement!
Thank you!
~Brandi
Karla! I needed this today! I probably need to read it every day. My heart is filled with rejoicing and praise- I want to SHOUT how great our God is! He is triumphing and we will someday be with Him- no more fear- no more barriers- no more battles! Hallelujah! thank you so much for the pure Word you shared today! hugs and blessings!