March 31, 2011
Presence of Mind
Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.
~ Proverbs 3:25-26
"God would have His people manifest courage. Since the Lord himself may suddenly come, we ought not to be surprised at anything sudden. Serenity under the rush and roar of unexpected evils is a precious gift of divine love.
The Lord would have His chosen display discrimination, so that they may see that the desolation of the wicked is not a real calamity to the universe. Sin alone is evil; the punishment that follows is as a preserving salt to keep society from putrefying. We should be far more shocked at the sin that deserves hell, than at the hell that comes out of sin.
So, too, should the Lord's people exhibit great quietness of spirit. Satan and his serpent seed are full of all subtlety; but those who walk with God shall not be taken in their deceitful snares. Go on, believer in Jesus, and let the Lord be Your confidence."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
Presence of Mind
Do not be afraid of sudden terror, nor of trouble from the wicked when it comes; for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being caught.
~ Proverbs 3:25-26
"God would have His people manifest courage. Since the Lord himself may suddenly come, we ought not to be surprised at anything sudden. Serenity under the rush and roar of unexpected evils is a precious gift of divine love.
The Lord would have His chosen display discrimination, so that they may see that the desolation of the wicked is not a real calamity to the universe. Sin alone is evil; the punishment that follows is as a preserving salt to keep society from putrefying. We should be far more shocked at the sin that deserves hell, than at the hell that comes out of sin.
So, too, should the Lord's people exhibit great quietness of spirit. Satan and his serpent seed are full of all subtlety; but those who walk with God shall not be taken in their deceitful snares. Go on, believer in Jesus, and let the Lord be Your confidence."
(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
FATHER IN HEAVEN, I PRAISE YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO STUDY YOUR WORD AND LEARN ABOUT SPIRITUAL WARFARE. PLEASE OPEN MY MIND TO THE TRUTH AND HELP ME TO CONCENTRATE ON WHAT YOU WANT TO TEACH ME. IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, I BIND ANY EVIL SPIRITS FROM INTERFERING WITH MY STUDY TIME TODAY. I COMMAND THEM TO LEAVE ME NOW AND GO TO JESUS. I LOOSE THE PEACE OF GOD IN MY MIND AND BODY RIGHT NOW. LORD, PLEASE SEND YOUR HOLY ANGELS TO PROTECT ME AND MINISTER TO ME AS I STUDY. THANK YOU, FATHER! IN JESUS' PRECIOUS NAME, I PRAY, AMEN.
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