We’re going to be tempted by the enemy; it’s a part of life. But if we are on God’s team, we have been given weapons to resist. In the famous battle between Jesus and Satan in Matthew 4, Jesus defeated Satan by using the Word. Satan could not counter. We…
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The Fight
“Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm.” (Ephesians 6:13) The first line in the song, Jericho by Andrew Ripp, says, “I’ve been stacking up the years I spent trading punches with…
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Shout!
”O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.” (Psalms 47:1) Think of how we express our emotions at a ball game or performance. We clap our hands and shout, “Yes, alright, good job!” Don’t you think it would be appropriate to do the…
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Plan Ahead
Plan Ahead “I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Plans are good and it’s always best to have them. Imagine a builder who didn’t have a plan,…
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Submit and Resist
Picture this: It’s early morning and you have continued your walk on the Path of Life. From the side of the path, out jumps the devil blocking your way. (You know it’s gonna happen.) He says, “Hey, I have something over here that I know you’ll be interested in, come…