“This
is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4 NIV
Satan’s attacks are not meager
affairs. A determined foe has proven to be able to defeat an opponent of
listless commitment. Jesus told us that our enemy seeks to steal from us, kill
us and then destroy us. That is a committed enemy. He is not shooting “nerf”
darts against us. He is shooting flaming arrows. His taunts didn’t turn us
back. His sharp rocks strewn across our path didn’t turn us back. Now he brings
out the serious matters of life – flaming arrows.
In all the smoke and haze of these
arrows we might lose sight of our Captain pressing on in the fight. We might
lose faith that He is still leading. We might think He has quit the battle and
has left us to fight on alone. But that is all a lie of the devil to steal our
resolve, kill our will and destroy our life of joy and peace. Jesus said, “Lo,
I am with you always.” Moses encouraged Joshua by saying, “Be strong and of
good courage; do not fear, for the Lord your God is with you. He will not leave
you or forsake you.” That shield of faith will quench all the fiery darts of
the enemy.
Dear
Father, Thank You for the promises You have given and please strengthen men in
my faith each day. Amen.
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