Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Daily Devotion for 1/18/11 Standing when everything around you is falling (Part II)

Good Afternoon/Evening Folks! Happy Icy Tuesday!

Today's Lesson will be taken from the book, "Daily Devotion : The Word for you today"

Today's Lesson(s): Standing when everything around you is falling (Part II)
Scripture Reference: 1 Corinthians 10:12

" Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he failed" (1 Corinthians 10:12)

"The truth is:

#1 Standing isn't inevitable, but it is possible!: The moment you commit your life to Jesus, you're at war with Satan. And standing up to him requires staying armed. "Putting on the whole armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil...that you will...resist in the evil day...and...stand firm." (Ephesians 6:11, 13) War is a casualty-laden business; you must take it as seriously as the enemy does, for the Bible says he's out "seeking someone to devour" (1 Peter 5:8) Be alert, but not alarmed. "A thousand may fall at your side....but it shall not [happen to] you" (Psalms 91:7) In conflict, some stand and some fall. The difference is, those who stand "have made the Lord...[their] dwelling place," whereas those who fall "make flesh [their] strength." (Jeremiah 17:5)

#2 Falling isn't always preventable, but it's surmountable!: It's not only the weak and immature who fall. Satan's strategy includes taking out the righteous, the unrighteous, the most vulnerable and the least vulnerable high-rankers included. "A righteous man falls seven times, and rises again" (Proverbs 24:16) Now if the righteous falls so frequently, what's to be anticipated from everyone else? In war no one is guaranteed immunity from attack. But, "a good man...Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholdeth him with his hand" (Psalms 37: 23-24). Don't focus on the unable, or the disabled-but on Christ the ENABLER!!!


That's all for now. Have a blessed morning/afternoon/evening.

Your Sister in Christ,

LA

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