Strength In God - Abiding In Himনমুনা

Our struggle is not really with people, is it? People are never truly the enemy. We are in an on-going spiritual battle. The Bible teaches us to use the “armor” for our strength, protection, and preparation in good works. We have been equipped for spiritual warfare! God gave us His truth, His righteousness, His gospel, His faith, His salvation and His Word. The armor is His and essentially, the armor is Him! The command given is to “Be strong! Stand firm! Then after having done that, STAND!” ... “In the Lord”, in His might and power, in His armor! You cannot successfully manage life’s battles in your own strength. It is only through the risen Savior, Jesus, that you can overcome Satan’s attacks. When you know God, you’re certain you can place all your trust in Him. Faith in Him makes you able to stand firm because you know He is trustworthy, mighty and lovingly faithful. You know that He will never leave you or forsake you. Dress your best. Clothe yourself with Christ. Continue in your pursuit to know the Father more and more. He is your Source, period. Here’s one more thought to keep in mind: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13 says, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.” This verse is crucial for our understanding of how to defeat temptation. Are there any temptations in your life right now? Take a moment to list them and offer them to God. Ask Him to show you the way out from under them. We can be sure that all temptation, no matter how great, has an escape route. We must choose to escape. Choose life. Choose not to say that unkind word. Choose not to control by manipulation. Choose the blessing of obedience and make a break for the exit door. Remember, we must not be too confident in ourselves to think we are above falling into sin. Remain humble and dependent on God’s strength. [Illustrations included in this devotional are not visible in this view. Illustrations are only supported in the Bible App for iOS, Android, and at Bible.com]