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Not One, Not Two

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Genesis 3:4 The serpent said to the woman, “You surely will not die!
via Gen 3 NASB – The Fall of Man Now the serpent was – Bible Gateway.

Do we dismiss him altogether or do we fail to allow ourselves to appropriately score the hatred of Satan? When he said to Eve You surely will not die, he knew differently. He knew he was offering her death; not only to her but the entire human race. He knew when she disobeyed God and took a bite of the forbidden fruit she would then be a rebel against God and that IS ultimately death.  He knew it! He wanted her eternally spiritually dead. He wants that for the entire human race. Is that not the epitome of hatred and evil? And yet who of us has not taken him lightly?

To some he is nothing more than a cartoon character in a red suit with a long tail and a pitch fork. He must think that so humorous and much to his advantage. I see him as having two tactics.

One, the cartoon character as described which is tantamount to non-existent.

Two, he would have us to be so preoccupied with him, seeing a demon behind every bush, that we would be immobilized with fear.

One or two, whichever we choose to believe, Satan wins. Until JESUS that is.

So what should be our position?

1 Peter 5:8 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
8 Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
via 1 Peter 5:8 NASB – Be of sober spirit be on the alert Your – Bible Gateway.

Ephesians 6:10-12 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
via Ephesians 6:10-12 KJ21 – Finally my brethren be strong in the – Bible Gateway.

James 4:7 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
7 Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
via James 4:7 NASB – Submit therefore to God Resist the – Bible Gateway.

Romans 16:20 The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.
via Romans 16:19-21 NASB – For the report of your obedience has – Bible Gateway.

Revelation 20:2 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
2 And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years;
via Revelation 20:2 NASB – And he laid hold of the dragon the – Bible Gateway.

Revelation 20:10 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
10 And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are also; and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.
via Revelation 20:10 NASB – And the devil who deceived them was – Bible Gateway.

So, got your armor on?
Good.
Then we will not play into his hands any longer as did our sister Eve.
We will refuse to believe any more of his lies.
We will give him reason to fear us and not we him.

Click HERE and pray –  it’s a fine place to start shaking him up. :) But don’t do it for that reason primarily – do it to love on JESUS and those listed there who so need your prayers.

Keep braving the dark with The LIGHT,
Kathie

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Today and Forever

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Psalm 37:37 Watch the blameless and observe the upright, for the man of peace will have a future.
via Ps 37 HCSB – Instruction in Wisdom Davidic Do not be – Bible Gateway.

Still listening for why or what but this verse, this particular part: for the man of peace will have a future is highlighted for me as I sit this Wednesday to write a Thursday hello to you.

Who doesn’t want a future? But it is the man (woman) of peace who is promised a future. Those refusing peace have no promise of a future. We understand that. The Prince of Peace brings His peace, we accept and we are assured of our future – Eternal Life. That’s easily understood by the saved. Right?

Good. Yet does it mean more? What about now? The here and now that I am living today (Wednesday for me, Thursday for you) – what about that? What’s my future today?

Peace.

In peace my future is prosperous, perhaps not exceedingly abundant materially but surely enough.

Psalm 37:25 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging for bread.
via Psalm 37:25 KJ21 – I have been young and now am old; yet – Bible Gateway.

In peace my future is certain. Certain that I will have the favor of God residing upon me as well as going before me.

Luke 18:7 Good News Translation (GNT)
7 Now, will God not judge in favor of His own people who cry to Him day and night for help? Will He be slow to help them?
via Luke 18:7 GNT – Now, will God not judge in favor of his – Bible Gateway.

In peace I will be productive. I will carry out missions and tasks in JESUS name for His glory and the good of others and myself.

Philippians 4:13 21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengtheneth me.
via Phil 4:13 KJ21 – I can do all things through Christ who – Bible Gateway.
Galatians 6:10 Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, we must work for the good of all, especially for those who belong to the household  of faith.
via Galatians 6:10 HCSB – Therefore as we have opportunity we – Bible Gateway.

Peace.

Isaiah 26:3 New Century Version (NCV)
3 You, Lord, give true peace to those who depend on You, because they trust You.
via Isaiah 26:3 NCV – You Lord give true peace to those who – Bible Gateway.

I need it. You need it. For our eternal future and for the rest of this day.

We have it!
By JESUS through the HOLY SPIRIT!
So let us let HIM lay hold of us with it!

PEACE.

My love to you all and prayers.

Click HERE and pray for those who so much need your prayerful support.

And keep braving the dark with The LIGHT with me,
Kathie

Still praying for Crozet Islands.  Visit last week’s post for more information. Click HERE.

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Week 42

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Wednesday! Already?

I have been absent from more than just this screen. And I still am.  I thought I’d just show up here even though I am doubtful that I have anything noteworthy to say.

I did take a sewing lesson today at All About Sewing.  It was fun. If you’d like to check out their website, click HERE. And I’ve been checking out a new organizational website, learned about it at sewing class today. I have not given it a fair evaluation as yet but I have signed up for the email updates and the calendar service. Are you ready? The name is Fly Lady. Click HERE for a link to see what I am talking about.

Did you know there are 10 weeks left in year 2011?

My meditation verse for week 42 is this:

Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and in His good time He will honor you. Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about what happens to you. I Peter 5: 6-7 NLT

That is worthy of meditating on for a week don’t you think?

Please remember that Wednesday is my day to pray for you by name or email address (if I don’t have your name).  If you have a specific need or request that you would like to share with me, please email me HERE. Otherwise, click HERE and pray for others who so need our prayers!

Let us keep Braving the dark with The LIGHT, together,
Kathie

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A Better Offer

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We have a week ahead of us that covets your prayers.

I layered the top of my salad with Roma tomatoes immediately after church today thinking we would be sharing it with Jerry’s Mother. That was not to be. She got a better offer this morning – Lunch with JESUS.

The invitation came peacefully and quietly as she slept we believe – what a blessing to begin the journey from here to THERE in just that way.

2 Corinthians 5:7-9 New American Standard Bible (NASB)
7 for we walk by faith, not by sight—
8 we are of good courage, I say, and prefer rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord.
9 Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him.
via 2 Corinthians 5:7-9 NASB – for we walk by faith not by sight we – Bible Gateway.

Braving the Dark with The LIGHT together,
Kathie