Day Eleven:
Defeating
Unbelief
Sometimes we
unintentionally give the wrong impression about spiritual warfare. We know that
our enemy is the devil and that we must fight daily to win, but that's not
everything. If the Christian life were nothing but battles, it would be
discouraging to fight every hour of every day.
The Christian
life is one of joy and peace. God gives us a great sense of fulfillment, and
we're at rest because we know we honor Him by the way we live.
In today's
scripture, Peter wrote to Christians about their enemy--warning them and urging
them to be vigilant, which is where we often put the emphasis. Just before he
wrote those words, however, he said, "Casting the whole of your care [all
your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him,
for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully" (v.
7). We must remind ourselves of God's love for us.
Satan tries to
destroy our faith with lies like: "If God really cared about you, why
would He make you go through this trial?" "If God truly loved you,
would He treat you this way?" If he can make you think you're not loved or
that God doesn't have your best interest at heart, he can plant tiny seeds of
unbelief.
When struggles,
trials, and hardships come your way--and they always do--you have a choice. You
can heed Peter's words and give God your cares, worries, and concerns. No
matter how dark the night or how evil the situation, you must remind yourself
that God is not only present with you in those situations, but He also loves
you and will provide for you.
Pray: Dear
heavenly Father, the enemy often tries to fill me with unbelief and make me
deny Your powerful love for me. But like Abraham, I stand firm on Your
promises. Thank You for the comfort I find in Your assurance that You're always
with me. Amen.
From the book “BATTLEFIELD OF THE MIND DEVOTIONAL” – Joyce Meyer.
1 PETER 5:8-9
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a
roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist
him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers
throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
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