DEMONIC DISTRACTIONS

Ephesians 6:12 states: "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms”

Anger, frustration, fear, and anxiety are natural responses to the chaos and conflict we face today. However, we must remember two crucial factors:

First, God provides for us and promises never to abandon or forsake us.

Secondly, when our minds are consumed by these negative emotions, we become distracted from our purpose and less engaged and effective.

Be aware of these challenges. Remember that the enemy thrives on hatred and division, and he loves confusion and turmoil. Don’t let him win. Put on the full armor of God daily and fight against the spirit of evil using the word of God.

As the saying goes, “Life and death are in the power of the tongue.” Instead of speaking death by negating things, we must proclaim the transformative power of God. Speak words of life to every situation.

Some may wonder why God allows such hardships. Difficult times are when we can clearly recognize the limits of our abilities and the boundless grace of God. Our challenges are opportunities to comprehend the power of God and strengthen our faith.

Stay focused on doing the work of the Lord, our God, and love one another, even those who may not seem lovable.

I love you.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE

You don’t know my story, and I don’t know yours, but we both have one. Our past experiences and exposures have helped form the person we are today. However, we are not defined by what happened to us, instead by what we do. Examine how you are engaging the world today.

Brothers and sisters, no one can change the past but, we are all responsible for our actions today.

The person you are today, right now, in this moment is who I am commanded to love. My love for you is not based on your past. It’s not based on what you have, what you look like, what you drive, nor where you live.

My love for you is based on the fact that I love my Father in Heaven, who sent His only Son, to die in the pardon of my sins, and His greatest command is that we love one another.

John 13:34. “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another”

This command is not predicated on anyone’s race, status, beliefs, or even their behavior. Love one another period! I know, I get it, there are people who make it difficult to like them, let alone love them. Yes, there are certain behaviors that make it difficult to like everything a person does. So, we love the person, and pray for their behavior. This is unconditional love. Jesus encourages people to practice compassion over condemnation.

We must separate WHO they are from WHAT they do.

 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.”

Matthew 7:1-2

WON’T HE DO IT?

God allows us to do what we can do, and then, He performs what is impossible for us to do.

Such as…

We can march around the walls of Jericho, but only our God can bring them down. We can even build an ark, but only God can bring the great flood. We can invite people to our church service, and perhaps fill the  pews with a few hundred people, but only God can feed 5000 from a single loaf of bread and two fish.

We can take steps of obedience in our lives, but only God can bring restoration and favor.

When we hear the voice of God, we must stop rationalizing it away.

We must follow through with what God has called us to do, because our obedience is always followed by great acts of God.

Many times in my life God has positioned me to accomplish things which I thought were impossible. I lacked the experience, or formal training. Yet, when I trusted God, and obeyed His calling I realized…

Ephesians 3:20.

“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.”

Each time I thought the promotion was beyond my ability to successfully fulfill the expectations, “ more than I ever asked or imagined”, would manifest in my life.

“For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love, love which you have shown toward his name, and that you have ministered to the Saints, and do minister. And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end., that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience, inherit the promises.“

Hebrews 6:10-12

Trust the power of almighty God for the best possible outcome.  Because when He leads you to it, He will guide you through it.

KMichelle Fuller