THE
BATTLE BELONGS TO... ????
What do you do
when the house burns, money runs out, and people spread false rumors about you?
_____ Fill in your own blank if I missed your crisis, but we all agree—Bad
things happen in this world. There is a fail-safe solution. Let's talk about it.
I've watched people wrap their arms around themselves and crawl into a corner when bad things happen. Two years later they're still whining about the situation. Exact date and time? They'll tell you without being asked.
Many of the people I mentor start out in whine mode, but if they do what the Bible instructs, they'll use the winning-the-battle methods God describes. Follow His three-step method, and you'll win any battle that you face, even if you're slicing onions.
I've watched people wrap their arms around themselves and crawl into a corner when bad things happen. Two years later they're still whining about the situation. Exact date and time? They'll tell you without being asked.
Many of the people I mentor start out in whine mode, but if they do what the Bible instructs, they'll use the winning-the-battle methods God describes. Follow His three-step method, and you'll win any battle that you face, even if you're slicing onions.
Yes, onions.
Today I sliced onions and put them in the freezer for next week. My eyes watered.
I blew my nose. Until I spoke the winning words any Christian can use in any
type of battle. The words were barely out of my mouth before my eyes dried up
and I finished the job in peace. I chuckled and whispered, "Thanx, God."
I could sense
His smile. "Piece of cake." His laugh rumbled through the kitchen.
STEP ONE: KNOW
GOD'S WORD.
You don't need to know all of the
Bible, especially if you're a new Christian. Ephesians 6:10 is a good verse for
lots of situations, including this one: "Finally, build up your strength
in union with the Lord and by means of his mighty power." Repeat the verse
until you know it backward, forward, and upside down.
We're in a war!
Put on your armor. (verses 11 & 12)
The Apostle
Paul mentions the source of all our trouble. ALL?
Paul knew what
we forget—My brother/sister is not the
enemy. The Enemy(Satan) is the enemy. We waste our time and hurt God's
heart if we blame our fellow man for our problems.
STEP TWO: STAND.
What gives us
the right to stand/ resist the enemy? Not our money, not our good grades or
degrees, not our nice clothes or bank account.... When Jesus died on the cross He won the
battle between Himself and Satan. If we've made Him Lord of our lives, the
Bible says we're in His family. We're winners! How? Jesus gives His winner
standing to His entire family. Wooo hoo!
Satan lost the
battle. Anyone who follows him is a loser. Satan doesn't want us to know he's a
loser, and he puts up a good fight, but in the end he will be defeated and Jesus
will win. Yippee Skippee!
We can allow
Satan to win. How? By neglecting to use the power Jesus wants us to have.
I've already said anything we need at any time has already been provided. Read the remaining
verses in Ephesian 6, or at least through verse 20. You'll understand what I
mean.
STEP THREE: DO
WHAT EPHESIANS 6:10-20 TELLS YOU TO DO.
Get those ten
verses in your knower. Then apply them.
Study 2
Chronicles 20:1-29, the story of how God won a great victory for the Israelites
when defeat stared them in the face.
Sure, studying
these verses will take more time than usual, but it will be worth it. When
people start throwing curses, when you're being abused, when you don't know
which direction to drive, whatever the crisis, call out the words—"The
battle belongs to the Lord."
Let's say it
all together—
THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD!
THE BATTLE BELONGS TO THE LORD!
Tell us in the
comments how God helped you when you called out this verse. I call it a battle
cry. Not an onion cry (grin).
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