29/08/2022 - PREPARING THE ARMY

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Then Uzziah prepared for them, for the entire army, shields, spears, helmets, body armor, bows, and slings to cast stones.  2 Chronicles 26.14

Uzziah’s care for his army reminds us of the heavenly Father’s zeal for every person willing to be freed from the bonds of the devil and his demons. So, whatever the temptation, take your stand in Christ and command evil to leave. Never allow yourself to stand for even one minute with the anathema in your way. You are of God and must subdue any trap!

 

God knows what we will need until the end of our lives. He has accompanied our gestation, giving everything we need to come out of the evil works. The Most High does not want a single one of His children to be defeated, so He guides us: And whatever you ask [ordain] in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. (John 14.13). Believe, and it will happen now!

The Almighty teaches us, through His Word and the Holy Spirit, what is necessary to be successful. Therefore, never exclude yourself from any biblical promise. That is how the saved can get rid of any evil trickery. The Savior is looking at you right now, so be the servant instructed by the Lord, rebuking evil and believing in your deliverance.

Uzziah did not want his soldiers to fail. He was for everyone, and everyone was for him. God treats us this way. Don’t be rebellious, believing that your case is different and that you will not be healed of any disease, because Jesus has already healed us: who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed (1 Peter 2.24). Trust in the Lord!

Certainly, Uzziah’s soldiers trained hard so that they would not lose their wars. If they were defeated, they would all suffer the enemy’s hatred, including their family members. Christians should have the same spiritual commitment, because they don’t know when the adversary will attack them. Being prepared to defeat him is crucial. We must have the same feeling as the Master. God is watching you, to see how you will react to the affronts of the tempter!

Your action must not shame you before the empire of darkness, nor disappoint the Lord – for who will help you? Don’t be afraid or act cowardly, and don’t prostrate yourself before Satan’s kingdom, but take your stand on the Word and declare yourself healed in the Name of Jesus. Then, act as if you already have the divine answer!

It’s not good to return from the battlefield defeated, with your head down and your eyes red from crying, but as the victor. What will be your decision? Will you trust what the man of God says, or what the man who doesn’t know the Creator sees and declares? Now those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion (Psalm 125.1). To Him be the glory! 

In Christ, with love,

R. R. Soares