By Evangelist/Pastor Barbara
WHY?
How boxed in, will you allow the enemy to get you? Hasn’t he taken enough ground? Why are you allowing the carnage to go on? Why are you not stopping him at the Gate? You are the head and not the tail. You are the one who has all power and authority. Why would you allow the thief to come in and steal?
John 10: 10 MSG 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 rustlers, 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.
I could continue with the questions, but I believe I have said enough. NOW it is your turn to act upon these questions. You must use the authority and power I have given you to defeat the enemy at every turn. I gave the keys to the church, not the enemy.
1 Corinthians 16: 13 NIV
13 Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.
Quit whimpering like a baby, stand on your two feet, and fight until you have complete victory. You cannot help another until you first separate yourself from all darkness.
A true warrior does not whimper. A true warrior is always dressed for war, with no fear of the enemy. He cannot harm you if you use the blood covering I have given you. He can roar like a lion, but he has no teeth.
I Peter 5: 8 Berean Standard Bible: Cast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you. Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
Come up higher, sit at My Table, and be fed fresh manna from heaven. I desire to fill you so full that there is no room for compromise.