The enemy is out to kill, steal and destroy! If he can find just one way to bring discouragement and confusion into our minds he thinks he wins the battle! I know life can be challenging but let us remember that God is on the throne and is fighting the battle with us each day. Nothing we face is too big for Him. It is in the valleys that we learn how to be tough and solid rock Christians!
The devil, according to legend, once advertised his tools for sale at public auction. When the prospective buyers assembled, there was one oddly shaped tool, which was labeled "Not for sale." Asked to explain why this was, the devil answered, "I can spare my other tools, but I cannot spare this one. It is the most useful implement that I have. It is called Discouragement, and with it I can work my way into hearts otherwise inaccessible. When I get this tool into a man's heart, the way is open to plant anything there I may desire."
While the devil is busy doing his thing in order to discourage Christians, God is also at work encouraging us to be all we can be for His Kingdom. When the devil beats us down, God lifts us up. While the devil is convincing us to throw in the towel and give it up, God is cheering us on to finish the race!
Waiting on God to open the right door or patiently waiting for the right ministry opportunity to come our way is not always an easy task. Most of us are very impatient folks and we want results yesterday. Life isn't that way and God often uses this time to prepare, shape and mold us into the persons we need to be to complete the work He has called us to do. I am thankful today that God controls my future.
Have an awesome and encouraging week. When the enemy comes knocking on your life, allow God to answer the door!!!
Blessings!
