FROM THE KEYBOARD

It may seem like the enemy is on the move, but remember, God is not only strategically ahead of every move, but He is sovereignly above every move. "Our God is in the heavens; He does all that He pleases" (Psalm 115:3).

Because heaven is greater than hell, we do not have to fear the war behind the veil. So put on the armor of God and know that your God is an unconquerable army. "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand" (Ephesians 6:13).

The truth of Christ doesn't just set us free, but it also sends us forth to tell others of this freedom. You see, if our lives don't proclaim truth, then we are leaving room for lies to claim lives. "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you...

There is no such thing as your truth or my truth, there is only God’s truth. And it would be wise to start with His Word in order to properly view this world. "Teach me Your way, O Lord, that I may walk in Your truth; unite my heart to fear Your name" (Psalm 86:11).

The Lord is preparing us for what we have prayed for. In other words, when you prayed to be more like the Savior, you were asking for the Refiner's fire. "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver, and He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver, and they will bring offerings in righteousness to the Lord" (Malachi 3:3).

All that is happening is happening so that we become more heavenly minded, not more earthly secure. You see, God will often shake things up in order to wake us up! "Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear" (Hebrews 12:28).