If you fight the good fight of faith you will not face your fears and insecurities alone!

4/11/2019

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. 1 Timothy 6:11-12 NKJV

Strong marriages stem from choices and commitment. Godly marriages do not spring forth from emotions!

Most marriages result from two people who are attracted to each other. We put our best foot forward as we get to know each other. We try to attract and not repel each other. We fall in love when we are at our best. In time we also see each other at our worst.

As the years go by we may not be quite as attractive as we once were. We may not try as hard to please each other. We can begin to consider our own needs first. We make mistakes. We hurt each other. We may become bitter and resentful.

We cannot pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience and gentleness in every area of life except relationships. We cannot fight the good fight of faith alone. Marriage is the relationship most like our relationship with Christ. That is why Jesus calls us His bride.

Our emotions can betray us in our relationship with the Lord.

There may be times when you feel Jesus does not love you. You may feel God has abandoned you. There may be days when you do not feel like worshiping the Lord. There may be seasons when you do not feel like serving God. You may feel like living for self at times.

Jesus chooses to love you. It is a decision He makes daily. That decision is not based on emotion. Jesus will never stop loving you. Jesus will never abandon you in time of need!

Jesus wants you to love Him today. He wants you to serve Him today. Jesus wants you to worship Him today. Jesus wants you to make the decision to live for Him regardless of how you feel today!

People are suffering through trials and hardship today. You may be one of them. You may feel Jesus has abandoned you in your time of need. He has not. Jesus will never abandon you. He will be with you always. Jesus has not failed you in any way!

If you doubt the Lord or are struggling in your faith this is the day for you to fight the good fight of faith. Fight through the emotional turmoil by remembering Jesus’ commitment to love you in every season of your life!

Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, and gentleness. Take hold of eternal life to which you were called. Fight the good fight of faith in Jesus Christ today!

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Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

Now it happened, as we went to prayer, that a certain slave girl possessed with a spirit of divination met us, who brought her masters much profit by fortune telling. This girl followed Paul and us, and cried out, saying, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.” And this she did for many days. But Paul, greatly annoyed, turned and said to the spirit, I command you in the name of Jesus Christ to come out of her. And he came out that very hour. Acts 16:16-18 NKJV

The slave girl was speaking the truth. She was possessed by an evil spirit. The evil spirit was drawing people away from Christ!

This attack came as God’s servants went to prayer. The enemy of our souls attacks when we step out in faith. Satan seeks to distract us. He wants us to focus our attention on things other than Jesus.

The devil perverts the truth. He uses it against us. No one can serve two masters. This girl was speaking the truth about Paul and his companions while practicing witchcraft. When people claim to speak for God we must consider how they live.

The girl followed the disciples for several days before they cast the demon out of her. It is important for us to wait on the Lord before stepping out in faith. The bible tells us Paul was greatly annoyed by this girl. Paul was not fearful. The Lord was with Him!

Paul and Silas were put in jail. The owners of the slave girl were angry at the loss of income when the demon was cast out of her. While Paul and Silas were in jail they shared the gospel with the jailer. His entire household was saved.

God uses Satan’s attacks for His glory and our salvation!

Satan is a real being. He takes people captive to do his will. There really are demons who seek to destroy God’s people and bring destruction to our world.

We have nothing to fear from the devil or his demons when we live according to God’s will. We have nothing to fear from anyone or anything when we step out in faith to serve Jesus!

Jesus wants us to fear Him and Him alone. He wants us to know His power and authority are unequaled in all of creation.

God wants you share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the people in your life. Jesus wants you to walk in great boldness because He is with you everywhere you go!

Jesus can use you to shake the foundations of the prison and set people free!

If you fight the good fight of faith you will not face your fears and insecurities alone!

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