Devotionals

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Introduction

Scripture: Matthew 4:4; 4:7; 4:10-11 (NIV)

We are in a season of great expectancy. Many Christians believe that 2016 is the year that we are going to witness God doing the: “exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask, think or imagine” in our lives. Satan’s job is to throw you off your game and to lead you to believe that “it” –whatever God has shown you, promised you or planned for you – will never happen. So you must be prepared to FIGHT! However you cannot come to this battle using the same war tactics that you used in the past. When the enemy comes in to chip away at, to poke holes in or to utterly destroy your faith in God’s plan, purpose and destiny for your life, take a lesson from Jesus – whip out your sword! When Satan shows up during this Lenten season, confront, declare and remind him: “For it is written…” then watch him go away!

“Shut up Satan!”

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3 (NKJV)

Do you ever feel like God has you in “hurry up and wait” mode? He shows you a vision or He places a dream in your mind and with excitement you begin to pursue it. For a while things are going great and you are making progress; then suddenly things either take a turn for the worse or you seem to come to a screeching halt for no apparent reason. Satan sees this as a great opportunity to whisper doubt in your ear. You then become discouraged, start to abandon the idea or you go back to doing things “as usual”. Know that God is working out His plan behind the scenes. He has you in a holding pattern. When the lesson has been learned, the obstacle removed or the way prepared, God will allow you to proceed. So when progress seems to slow down and the enemy gets in your ear, shut him down by declaring: For it is written, “Though the vision tarry wait for it. It will surely come and it will not disappoint!”

Prayer
Father I thank you for anointing my eyes to see what you see for me. Forgive me for allowing the enemy’s voice to ring louder in my ears than yours. I thank you for placing in my heart the desire to do your perfect will. When things don’t occur within the timeframe I expected, remind me that you are in control and, you know what is best for me. Help me to trust your timing and to wait on you. In Jesus Name, AMEN!

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