“HOLY WAR!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 606

November 22, 2022///

We are in a Holy War!

As Soldiers of the Lord Jesus Christ, we are in a battle. As we can all attest, the enemy is raging!

But the good news is Jesus is fighting for us and with us and the end result is we win!

On this Thanksgiving or Thanks Living week may I share with you some vital areas that will help us walk in victory at every turn.

Every one of us understands that we are victorious in the sweet by and by when Jesus returns or we go by way of death, but may I tell you that through Him you are victorious every minute of every day!

How do we build up our defenses, and fight this Holy War each day?

First of all, we must understand that this battle between good and evil is real! The enemy would like to lull us into apathy and thinking we can coast along, and all will be over when we get to heaven with Jesus.

Oh, I believe in the sweet by and by with Jesus and the beauty and perfection of Heaven, but we are in a battle right now for the souls of our loved ones and friends and the defeat of evil.

“CHRIST THE CONQUEROR IS ON OUR SIDE, AND WITH HIS HELP, WE HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR!”

But we must stay alert and in tune with what the Spirit is saying. We must know the Word which is powerful and will defeat the lies of satan in our lives!

Hebrews 4:12 (KJV)
For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Ephesians 6:17 (KJV)
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

We must learn not only the power of the word but the power of praise.

In the Old Testament we find that Jehoshaphat, king of Judah followed the instructions of the Lord God Almighty and when a great number of warriors were poised to attack Judah, he used a strategy we can use today.

Praise in words and in song is a weapon the enemy hates. We must understand that the enemy believes he can be higher and greater than the Lord Jesus Christ.

2 Chronicles 20:21-22 (KJV)
²¹ And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.
²² And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

You can read the entire story in 2 Chronicles 20. But may I tell you that the enemies that were bound together to come against Judah, were turned against each other and the armies of Judah did not have to fight!

May I tell you that when we praise, the enemy flees, and when we as an army of the Lord God Almighty will continually praise the only one who is worthy the enemy will not only be defeated but will destroy each other.

I do not need to remind you that the devil hates you and desires to destroy you or if that is not possible, make you miserable, fretful, and worried, and fearful!

That lying, deceiver knows that if you realize the authority and power that is in the Word of God, Prayer, and Praise, he will hold no ability to cause you misery!

On this thanksgiving week may we spend much time praising God for family, friends, food, shelter, clothes, church, breath, and life!

May we praise as the singers of Judah did and declare over and over,

“PRAISE THE LORD; FOR HIS MERCY ENDURETH  FOR EVER.”

Our praise shines a light in darkness!

Yes, we are in a HOLY WAR, and we win!!!

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Father, in Jesus’ name I come with a heart filled with praise for your Blessings on myself and my family. I understand that you are on my side and all the enemy is, is just noise. I praise you for who you are and who you are in me. I praise you for salvation and the Holy Spirit which is real in me and will guide me into all truths. I praise you for family and friends and I praise you that all good and perfect gifts come from you. I praise you, for your mercy endures forever. Bless the discouraged and despondent with encouragement and hope that is only found in you. May all who read this let our light shine and lift you up! Amen!

Have an incredible THANKSGIVING week!

Love, MeMaw!