Author Darlene J. Conard

Saul burned with jealousy as he listened to the women on the streets celebrating with instruments singing, “Saul has slain his thousands, and David his ten thousands.” (1 Samuel 18:7) David became his enemy. How did this happen? His intentions weren’t set upon him-self. Accusations arose as he sought to do the will of God.

Paul wrote about his experience in Romans 7:19-25. “I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.” Truly it is a war unlike any on this earth! In fact, wars began from evil thoughts, a lust after power. “I’m in control”

Manipulating truth is satan’s battleplan. I will use this weakness to divide these two friends. I will plant the thought he/she is the enemy. The friend will become an adversary, no more Bible studies, prayer or wholesome speech.” This is one example of many.

A battle plan is to purposefully target with perfection. Feasible targets can then be put into action. “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10 KJV) For this reason we must be on guard. Jesus said, “Watch and pray. (Matthew 26:41)

I have a friend who encountered evil retaliation through her mother. She stopped praying and seeking God diligently due to the loss of her husband. One night my friend had a dream about an evil beastly dog chasing them. They ran inside the house. Her mother said in the dream, “A little crack in the door won’t hurt. It’s barely cracked open. God warned her, “Oh but that’s all-Satan needs. He’s seeking prowling for access to consume minds so he can conquer that soul. We can’t allow Satan to boast glorying that he won a blood bought child of God as a trophy. Nor can we dismiss those that are lost, unaware of who Jesus is.

We must, must, must put on the equipment designed to fight spiritual battles. God’s way.
“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 KJV

Earnestly I encourage you today to seek God with all your heart, mind and soul. (1 Chronicles 16:11) Ask for His counsel. He will never lead us in the wrong direction!

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