A Word of Encouragement

A Word of Encouragement

You know my friends sometimes it feels as though we are alone in the daily struggles of life. From time to time is seems that life gets so hard that we just want to throw in the towel and just give up. We may even just tell God that enough is enough and that we can no longer handle all that He is bringing our way daily.

It is during these times my friends that God is taking us through the fire, guiding us on our journey to make us stronger. It is during this time that He is truly preparing us for war just as His Word says in

Ephesians 6:12-18. Let us look together now what the Words says:

“10-12 And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we’ll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.

13-18 Be prepared. You’re up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it’s all over but the shouting you’ll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You’ll need them throughout your life. God’s Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other’s spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out.”

You may be saying to yourself now that it is easy to just read the Word but believing the Word when you feel defeated is another story. I agree whole heartedly my friends that it is so hard at times to stand strong during these times. During these times when we feel defeated, tired or just feel we can no longer move forward in our journey, this is when the enemy comes in like a flood to try and destroy us. Just as He did in

Isaiah 59:15-19, so shall God do for us who believe. So what did God do you are asking yourself right now, let us take a look together:

Isaiah 59:15-19

The Message (MSG)

15-19 God looked and saw evil looming on the horizon—

    So much evil and no sign of Justice.

He couldn’t believe what he saw:

    not a soul around to correct this awful situation.

So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation,

    fueled by his own Righteousness.

He dressed in Righteousness, put it on like a suit of armor,

    with Salvation on his head like a helmet,

Put on Judgment like an overcoat,

    and threw a cloak of Passion across his shoulders.

He’ll make everyone pay for what they’ve done:

    fury for his foes, just deserts for his enemies.

    Even the far-off islands will get paid off in full.

In the west they’ll fear the name of God,

    in the east they’ll fear the glory of God,

For he’ll arrive like a river in flood stage,

    whipped to a torrent by the wind of God.

As you can see my friends our Heavenly Father will see before we see that the enemy of God is going to come against us and He is ready to fight for us. It is therefore His will that we do not grow weary but that we walk in FAITH that He will always make a way. Galatians 6:9 tells us:

“Galatians 6:9

The Message (MSG)

9-10 So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Right now, therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith.”

You see my friends, God loves you and I so much that no matter what we may be facing on a daily basis He is always there ever waiting to take care of us.

I heard a song when I was younger that still holds true to my spirit to this very day every time the enemy comes against me. Every time the enemy of God tries to bring me down I just pray this song by Twilla Pairs called “The Warrior is a Child”. Sometimes we just need to take that break and rest under the shadow of the Almighty God’s wings and be renewed by His spirit. The Word of God tells us not to worry, but to wait upon the Lord in Isaiah 40:27-31

“Isaiah 40:31

The Message (MSG)

27-31 Why would you ever complain, O Jacob,

    or, whine, Israel, saying,

“God has lost track of me.

    He doesn’t care what happens to me”?

Don’t you know anything? Haven’t you been listening?

God doesn’t come and go. God lasts.

    He’s Creator of all you can see or imagine.

He doesn’t get tired out, doesn’t pause to catch his breath.

    And he knows everything, inside and out.

He energizes those who get tired,

    gives fresh strength to dropouts.

For even young people tire and drop out,

    young folk in their prime stumble and fall.

But those who wait upon God get fresh strength.

    They spread their wings and soar like eagles,

They run and don’t get tired,

    they walk and don’t lag behind.”

So my friends, the next time you are feeling alone, rejected, tired, and looking for the answers; just remember we have a Great God who has called us friend. It is God’s desire to tear down all the traps and chains that are keeping you from fighting the battles daily in your life. So the next time you feel like you just cannot go on, you feel defeated or you are just weary; remember God is always there to give you that extra boost of energy to help you get along on this amazing journey we call life.

I leave you today with one final Scripture from the Word of God:

“John 10:10

The Message (MSG)

6-10 Jesus told this simple story, but they had no idea what he was talking about. So he tried again. “I’ll be explicit, then. I am the Gate for the sheep. All those others are up to no good—sheep stealers, every one of them. But the sheep didn’t listen to them. I am the Gate. Anyone who goes through me will be cared for—will freely go in and out, and find pasture. A thief is only there to steal and kill and destroy. I came so they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.”

Father we give you praise right now and thank you for helping in us in our times of need along this great journey we call life. Amen

David A. Moorman