Tuesday, May 23, 2017

The Real Danger is Being Unaware of the enemy's schemes (5.23.17)

Put on the full armor of GOD, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes - Ephesians 6:11

Faith Believers,
the enemy of our GOD has become our enemy.
We are not in a neutral position.

When worshippers gather as the church, we become a real threat to satan. We are there to worship, to pray, to teach, to instruct and to encourage one another to live and proclaim the kingdom of GOD; and to proclaim the enemy’s defeat. It is apparent that he will do all he can to prevent that from happening.

The real danger for us is being unaware of the enemy’s schemes. We approach every difficulty in church as though it’s just a natural thing.

When churches divide over whether or not to sing traditional hymns or contemporary songs, it is not natural.
When the flock turns on the shepherd, it is not natural.
When the shepherd lies or misleads the congregation(s) the Lord has entrusted to him or her, it is not natural.
When Christians, who are called to live in love, spend their time criticizing and accusing one another; it is not natural. 
When these things happen, rest assured that the devil has come to church!
  -   Marilyn

~ Prayer ~
Lord,
I know how much You love Your Church.

Because of that great
love, please help us to wake up
    and begin to understand the schemes of the enemy
    against Your people.

Give us insight into the spiritual attacks against the Bride of Christ.

Show us how to pray in a way that sets the devil to flight
     and brings the overcoming power of Your Victory
     into our congregations.

Amen

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