Believing Truth

The thief comes only that he might steal and might kill and might destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly. John 10:10 Berean Study Bible

Have you ever had one of those moments where you felt discouraged and could not put your finger on why you felt that way? You try to shake it but the discouragement just continues to linger affecting you in a negative way through your attitude and outlook on circumstances. Many times I believe we feel discouraged due to disappointments, but the enemy also uses subtle situations to suggest discouragement. He uses people, circumstances, and negative thoughts, his tactics are generally the same. But we have insight into the devils themes through the Word of God. Jesus told his disciples, "The thief comes ONLY in order to steal, kill and destroy." (John 10:10 AMP). The enemy's ultimate purpose is to steal our joy and hope through Jesus Christ, but "we are not ignorant of his schemes." (2 Cor 2:10 AMP). A spiritual battle requires spiritual weapons which is prayer and dousing ourselves in the Word of God. I find it enlightening that after Jesus provided the enemy's motives he immediately encourages us with the purpose of His coming. "I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows)." We can either listen to the lies of the enemy that will eventually destroy us or we can believe and hope in the Word of God and live an "abundant life." I've decided to dismiss the lies of discouragement and focus on the truth of God's wonderful Grace that brings blessings in every area of our lives. Which will you believe a deceiver or the King of Kings and Lord of Lord's?

Encouragement

The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."  Zephaniah 3:17