DO NOT BE TEMPTED TO LOSE HEART

FROM DEVOTIONAL "WHERE PEACEFUL WATERS FLOW"

You are feeling pressure from all around, and you are being tempted to lose heart. Please do not let that happen. The enemy is creeping around you; sneaking in the dark, seeking ways to kill, steal, and destroy everything about you. He never sleeps nor rests from his diabolical plot against you. This is old news; nothing is new about his tactics, and you should not be surprised by anything that he tries.

You have power over the enemy; I gave it to you when I rose on the third day. You must begin to use the authority I gave you to defeat him every time he comes around. Remember this; his greatest weapons are lies and deceit. He has nothing new to use. He would love to see you give up and sit down, for that would mean certain victory for him. However, I did not create you to quit. When I rose the third day, I gave you victory over the enemy. The enemy of your soul is already defeated. Do not allow him to gain any advantage over you. Stand your ground against him and refuse to give him any satisfaction; he has no authority over you.

Remember, to watch and be prayerful. Never give him a place in your life through unrighteous thoughts, words, or deeds. That is the only way he can win. The blood of the Lamb and your testimony made you an overcomer. You have all the authority you need to stand and resist the enemy. So, do not be tempted to lose heart. Keep pressing forward. Keep believing.

Meditate on My Word:  1 Co. 15:58, Heb. 3:14, 1 Peter 5:8