Saturday, 23 August 2008
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New Level.. New Devil (quoted from Joyce Meyer)
If you speak forth your desires be sure to protect yourself and be prayed up because the devil is waiting in the shadows to knock you down.
I recently spoke with my pastor about a desire that God placed on my heart. We came into agreement and sealed it with a promise. In doing so I opened the door for attacks. I was prepared... was prayed up but I NEVER thought it would come so fast and hard. Thankfully, I'm sure Pastor knew that opposition would strike and prepared me by having me write down some powerful notes to look back at.
All day little obstacles crossed my path but then my brother called late last night and immediately started cursing and attacking me about things related to me being a christian. He basically hung up on me and that hurt, especially since I basically raised him, so he is more like a son to me then a brother. I cried it out and looked to my notes Pastor wanted me to reflect back to. I'm convinced more than ever that I am going in the direction the Lord placed on my heart because if I was not given these challenges, I would not grow in the way the lord needs me to. It doesn't mean it won't hurt but I am reminded that it comes with great rewards and blessings. Another quote from Joyce Meyer is "Every time God is ready to bring us up higher, there is going to be new opposition that comes up against us (New Level, New Devil)". The devil is going to try and stop us from having what God wants us to have... he's going to do whaever he can to prevent us from doing what God wants us to do. God encourages us to be steadfast, stable and determined to never give up and keep our faith.
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" -- Philippians 4:13
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Comments (4)
Great post. I so needed that about a month and a half ago...Peace.
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me." Matthew 5:11 NASB
Amen Sister, you keep stepping as long as Jesus is doing the leading.
With love, Melissa
Thanks Melissa,
Todays message at church was so ON with what I've been up against the past few days .. Donna gave an awesome sermon. It just reinforces what Pastor has been teaching us in class. God is so good :)
When she talked about Hebrews 11:1.. I said to myself "OKAY GOD - I HEAR YOU" So I know I"m on the right track... doing what he wants me to do. I just have to find a balance so my family doesn't turn their backs on me which is what's happening right now. I just need to "LOVE ON THEM" and not be defensive and just show them that even if they don't understand me I still love them.
You BETTER be at bible study this week :)
You told me to do whatever it takes to get you there .. so if I have to drive over to your place and throw you in my car I WILL ! Love ya.
Michelle