August 18, 2019

How to Respond to Enemies

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Throughout the Bible, there’s a theme where God uses enemies to advance His will and propel His people toward their destiny and purpose.

If you have enemies coming against you:

remain standing
look to God
pray (in the Spirit)
trust His word (written and spoken)
meditate on His word
put on the full armor of God
understand that NO weapon formed against you will prosper, even if it is used
repent, consecrate (which requires separation from certain people, places, and things), and remain in right standing with God
don’t allow the accusations of the enemy to sway you, even if you have sinned…if you repented, you are cleansed and forgiven…see yourself as God sees you
know that your life of faith grows deepest in your valleys
know that God NEVER leaves you nor forsakes you
overcome evil with good
forgive
show mercy
be sober-minded and not in your emotions (guard your thoughts diligently)
look for God in every situation, even the bad ones (find a way to give thanks in all things…)
remember, ALL things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose
remember that many are the afflictions of the righteous but the Lord delivers them from all of them
change your perspective to see God in all things
count it all joy when you go through various temptations and ALLOW patience to have her perfect work so you may be complete and entire, wanting nothing
know that God will never lead you anywhere or allow anything to happen to you that He will not sustain you to make it through successfully. Allow Him to be glorified through your life so your testimony is sure.