Short Thought #20: Under the Protection of God Almighty

             As God’s Children we are under divine protection. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit, we are washed in the blood of Jesus and we serve Him, we are the Children of the Almighty God and He has His mighty right hand over our lives, He has given the heavenly angels charge over us, Jesus is responsible for us, God’s grace surrounds us like a shield, He protects us and surrounds us with songs of deliverance, we walk in goodness and mercy and are suited in God’s full armor, well equipped for battle. So with all this going for us in God’s Kingdom, one would think that the devil would back off right? Nope! You can forget about it. He’s going to try and take you down, that’s what he does. But don’t fear, he’s already defeated! Remember your Father said that the battle is His and not yours. You don’t have to do anything but stand under the protection of God and let your Abba handle the rest. The devil can’t defeat God, so you have nothing to fear. But be on guard at all times, the devil roams about seeking whom he can devour, God didn’t give you His armor for nothing.

Short Thought #19: Wondering What's Wrong?

            If for whatever reason you are not experiencing abundance in your life then you have to look at yourself. There’s something you’re doing wrong, not God, He does what He’s supposed to do and the rest is up to you. So don’t be confused if you’re struggling, it’s all on you. The reason you don’t have abundance yet is because you’re not ready for it. God’s not going to give you anything you aren’t ready for and as His child you have to learn and come to understand that. God has a plan and an appointed time for everything. He’s not going to act out of season just because you want your blessing or miracle right now. When God blesses you He is looking to establish His Kingdom in the earth through you. This is not an easy task for you to do, so you have to be prepared. God is not about to risk giving you an early blessing when you are unprepared to deal with it in the proper manner; by doing this His plan would fail and that isn’t about to happen. Trust God!  He is wise beyond what our feeble minds can even begin to sum up! Let Him prepare you. You’ll get your blessing in due time but only when you’re ready for it.

Short Thought #18: Abundance

We serve a God of great Abundance. He desires for you to prosper in all aspects of your life, not just some. And God does desire for you to live comfortably, He richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment ( 1 Timothy 6:17 "Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment."). But what we should always remember is to not be greedy. Greed is not a characteristic of a child of God. When God gives you abundant blessings they aren’t just meant for you to hoard up all for yourself; it is meant to be put to use in further establishing God’s Kingdom in the earth. So open up your storehouses and get moving. There is a field to be harvested.

Short Thought #17: Witnessing

           Why are people afraid of witnessing? Are you ashamed of your faith in Jesus? Because you most certainly should not be. Jesus is the Son of God and He came down from the riches and glory of Heaven, took off His glorious splendor and dressed Himself in your rags to take on your sins and be the scorn of many men. He died an unjust death on the cross, though He did not one thing wrong in hopes that He might gain you and your ashamed of Him? You’re afraid to talk about Him? You’re afraid to tell the lost, wretched and damned about Jesus? Now what if He was ashamed of you? Tables would turn now wouldn’t they? Don’t ever shrink back from professing your faith. Who cares what these people on this earth have to say. You can’t be in God’s Kingdom and be a people pleaser. You aren’t here to win friends and gain influence. You are here to be a beacon of light for God’s glory, further establishing His Kingdom in the Earth. When it’s time to talk about Jesus, let people have it and don’t hold back; He didn’t hold back from you, so be sure to always give Him your all.

Short Thought #16: Going To War

         Why are people afraid of the devil? Don’t they know that he is a defeated foe? You aren’t supposed to be getting ran around by him, you are supposed to be running him around! God gave us dominion and authority in this earth. The devil shouldn’t even be able to move without your consent. So why do we have so many people cowering in fear of him? Don’t you know who your Father is? Your Father is Lord over all, including the devil and you are under God’s will, with the blood of Jesus covering your life; you don’t have to be afraid of Satan. Remember you have the authority to trample on snakes and scorpions. Rebuke Satan in the name of Jesus Christ and tell him where he can go; straight to hell with all the rest of his demons, devils and followers! It’s time that we in the Body of Christ take hold of the authority God has given us in the earth. Stop running around living your life in fear! You are a child of the Almighty and everlasting God, nothing can stop Him and His mighty right hand is over your life, so nothing can stop you! Don't be afraid! Fight! It's time to go to war!

Short Thought #15: The Wrong Exchange

          There are many Esau’s in today’s generation. Willing to do anything up to the selling of their very souls to satisfy their worldly desires which destines them for lives of being continually hungry. Never fulfilled when they have more than enough. Greed will get you every time and eventually lead you to a place of never ending pain. There is great price to pay when you make a bad exchange, the wrong exchange. So watch yourself, you can sell your soul many different ways.