A Word of Encouragement

We are just days away from Christmas and I am very excited to celebrate Christmas with my family!

This year is different for many people. Many people are struggling financially, physically, emotionally, due to COVID and all the ramifications of the pandemic.

The enemy is trying to play with our emotions, fill us fear and trying to get us to lose hope. 

I was just reflecting this morning, having children opens your eyes to how easily the enemy attacks our minds and feeds us with lies. I remember when I was younger, watching a kids movie with the angel on one shoulder and the devil on the other shoulder. I did not know then the reality they were depicting and the spiritual world that was being represented in that short animation.

The Word says in 1 Peter 5:8, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” John 10:10 says “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full”

The devil is watching us, waiting for opportunities to whisper lies into our ear, once we’ve heard what he said, those lies are floating in our mind, affecting our thoughts and emotions.

What is the thief coming to steal, to kill and destroy in your life? Is it that he is trying to STEAL your joy, KILL your faith and DESTROY your hope and future?

Are you going to enable the enemy to destroy you life? No, of course you don’t want to!

The Word says in James 4:7, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”  First, we must submit to God, acknowledging Him as the Almighty God, our Lord and Savior.

Also, we need to feed our minds with the truth. What is the truth? The living Word of God. Romans 12:2 says, “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

We must make a conscious effort and decision to reject the lies of the enemy. How do we know if it is a lie or a truth from The Lord? What does the Word of God say about us? We need to spend more time seeking The Lord and waiting to hear from Him. That we will always know the voice of The Lord and the lead of the Holy Spirit.

I hope these words are a kind reminder of the battle we are fighting. We will not surrender to the enemy. A dear friend always says, no surrender, no retreat!

Let us put on the armor of God, let us stand in faith and fight the good fight of faith. We are more than conquerors through Christ who strengthens us. We will see the victory!

This is the reason Jesus was sent to save us from the ways of the enemy, from destruction and everlasting condemnation.

Remain encouraged in Christ. If you want support in prayer, please reach out to us.

Blessings,
Pastor Jennifer