More than Conquerors over Counterattacks 10-21-09

Good morning, Lord Jesus. You are alive. And You are alive in me. May the life I live today be by the faith of the Son of God living through me. ... “And war broke out in heaven; Michael and his angels fought against the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought back, but they were defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven” (Revelation 12:7-8). After every significant spiritual victory, it seems there is always a spiritual counterattack. Yet even that is so encouraging! The enemy of our souls takes note of the advancement of the Kingdom of God and the consequent destruction of him kingdom of darkness. The victory of Christ, being enforced in the Spirit of Christ through the Body of Christ, enrages him “with great wrath, because he knows that his time is short” (Revelation 12:12). But the victory is already won! “(God) has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of His beloved Son” (Colossians 1:13). So the enemy’s attacks only become opportunities to strengthen our faith, as we gain in wisdom, grow in maturity, and You even us them to promote us in rank in the battles for the kingdoms of this world. “No, in all these things, we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, no powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord!” (Romans 8:37-39) So I praise You even for the battles and through the counterattacks. Your first disciples were undaunted by the opposition to the advancement of Your Kingdom, even when there were earthly consequences for their heavenly faith and obedience to Your calling. “They rejoiced that they were considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of (Your) name. And every day at the temple and at home they did not cease to teach and proclaim Jesus as Messiah” (Acts 5:41-42). By Your grace, we can do no less. And we can expect that same joy and peace, even in the midst of the battles and counterattacks. “Therefore, let all who are faithful offer prayer to You; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; You preserve me from trouble; You surround me with glad cries of deliverance! ... Many are the torments of the wicked, but steadfast love surrounds those who trust in the Lord. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!” (Psalm 32:6-11). Mighty are You, O God. And faithful are You to defeat the threats and assaults of our enemy, Your adversary. Thank You for Your promise and declaration: “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (Romans 16:20). Thank You, Lord. Praise You, Jesus. Hallelujah! In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen. Be encouraged today! In the Love of Jesus, Tommy Hays Friends, please keep covering the leaders and people of Estonia in your prayers, as the Lord continues to build His spiritual army and enforce His mighty victory in their land and ours. Together we stand in the grace of Christ, as He crushes the head of our enemy under our feet. We overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony, not holding to life, but laying our lives down for the sake of Christ (Revelation 12:11). Subscribe free by email to me at Messiah Ministries --MessiahMin@aol.com -- "Preparing the Way of the Lord ... Ministering the Healing Love of God" www.messiah-ministries.org 2800 Tates Creek Rd; Lexington, KY 40502 Daily Archives at: www.morningbymorning.blogspot.com