It's a tad late to wish a Happy New Year but I sure hope that it's kicked off good for everyone. Ours kicked off with being so THANKFUL for what God has done and is doing. As I told my family as we were reminiscing over 2024, "There is a lot of 2024 I DO NOT WANT A RE-DO but the Lord has surely taught me so very much. I am truly thankful for each breath, each day, family and close friends. We had our three youngest grands for New Years Eve. We had a great time and the girls enjoyed a little fishing, bonfire with their great-grandfather and roasting marshmallows. Their great-grandfather will be 90 years old next month. As most of you know I do a monthly focus board and this makes my 3rd or 4th year. I've lost count. Only fitting that New Beginnings would be my focus for January. This has been so good for me as it sits on my kitchen counter so I can see it daily. Wonderful way to focus and quote God's Word daily. I felt up to hosting a lunch and movie day with ...
As Donna Pyle puts it in her Bible Study called, Your Strong Suit, spiritual warfare NEVER ceases! She goes on to say, "Living for Jesus in this present darkness is not waltzing through a meadow picking daisies. It is stumbling through enemy territory surrounded by snipers".
Living in such a fallen world as we do it is becoming all the more evident that WE as Christians must stay on guard to the schemes of the enemy. Satan came for one reason....to kill, steel and destroy!
I want you to think with me for just a minute. What is a sniper? What does he do? A sniper has been in training. A sniper knows his target. A sniper scouts out his enemy. A sniper hides where no one can see him. A sniper makes himself look less visible to others by wearing a mask. A sniper locates his target, aims carefully and shoots. A sniper uses a distinct, high precision rifle and is a very sharp shooter.
The Sniper and Satan have a lot in common don't they? Satan finds no mercy in no one. Satan wants our testimonies and will do whatever he must do to bring us down. We must be on guard daily. He wants our marriages. He wants our children. He wants our testimonies for Christ and he wants us out of the way.
He will whisper....you don't love him anymore! He will say, "walk out on your children, someone else can raise them better. He will tell you lies such as, "you don't need to attend church or be a part of a body of believers, you can be a good Christian and sit at home". He will appear to you like a bright diamond waiting for your touch.
Oh my sweet friends, may we ever stay alert to the schemes of the evil one. Only by God's grace and mercy can we call on the Name of Jesus...
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Eph. 6:10-11 (ESV)
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I want you to think with me for just a minute. What is a sniper? What does he do? A sniper has been in training. A sniper knows his target. A sniper scouts out his enemy. A sniper hides where no one can see him. A sniper makes himself look less visible to others by wearing a mask. A sniper locates his target, aims carefully and shoots. A sniper uses a distinct, high precision rifle and is a very sharp shooter.
The Sniper and Satan have a lot in common don't they? Satan finds no mercy in no one. Satan wants our testimonies and will do whatever he must do to bring us down. We must be on guard daily. He wants our marriages. He wants our children. He wants our testimonies for Christ and he wants us out of the way.
He will whisper....you don't love him anymore! He will say, "walk out on your children, someone else can raise them better. He will tell you lies such as, "you don't need to attend church or be a part of a body of believers, you can be a good Christian and sit at home". He will appear to you like a bright diamond waiting for your touch.
Oh my sweet friends, may we ever stay alert to the schemes of the evil one. Only by God's grace and mercy can we call on the Name of Jesus...
Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Eph. 6:10-11 (ESV)
Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Loved how you use a sniper here. So true and yes, we must be alert. The times that I am not Satan will hit me full force! Thanks for the reminder. Connie Royals
ReplyDeleteHi Cindy! Oh, this is a great post and the sniper is something to look out for. Satan's always almost invisible but on target! I need to keep my armor on and remember - no weapon formed against me shall prosper! :) I'm so glad you're liking my little dolls. I have the same problem - there aren't enough hours in the day to do all I want to do! ;)
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Good advice, Cindy. You are so right...Christine
ReplyDeleteAmen Cindy, we have to suit up in our armor everyday!! Great message.
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