“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matt 26: 41
“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.” Ephesians 6:12
“Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” 1 Peter 5: 8
“Be always on the watch, and pray that you may be able to escape all that is about to happen…” Luke 26:31
We desire healing for our brokenness. We desire a transformation that aligns our true self with behaviors that honor God and provide a sense of peace within us…replacing our false self; this selfish, self-medicating, weak vessel…
Would a soldier on the battlefield be preoccupied with their personal weakness, or watchful and prayerful (!) about the mission, and the attacks of the enemy?
It seems so late in the game for me to be reminded that it is not simply me choosing to be or not to be…but also that we were born into a world at war, and there is one who seeks our destruction.
Just now, a renewed awareness of this context is making a huge difference in my perspective…
To give up on transformation is akin to “quitting” in the middle of the battlefield…self-imposed defeat.
To hold out for transformation, is to believe that the victory is indeed at hand…that no power is greater than that held by our sovereign Lord…and that He is for us…
The Supremacy of Christ
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” Colossians 1: 15-17
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans 8: 38-39
Be encouraged…
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This post was written by David E on July 13, 2009
Hey DW! I shouldn’t be so shocked every time it seems like we are on the same wave-length with the Lord, but I am. He is so amazing! I just posted earlier today about a dream I had last night that actually has to do with the first and last scripture at the top (Matthew and Luke references). He is so good to teach us in scripture to watch and be prayerful because of the one who aims to kill, steal and destroy. I believe that keeping a watchful eye open (keeping awake and praying) is the only way to remain in Victory. Thanks for subscribing me to your blog and sending the link! Keep it up! I dream of the day when the internet is over-taken by words of the Lord!
Aaron
Dude…thanks for affirming what He is speaking in me, by sharing what He is speaking to you…
bless you man.
DW