Resist the Enemy Devotional (Word from the Lord series)
Posted: Friday, August 28, 2009
by Marijo Phelps
Resist the enemy and he will flee from you. Your strength comes from Jesus in you. If your spirit is willing but your flesh is weak, stand on My promises.
Be not a stumbling block to anyone but lean on Me for your every need and share your sufficiency with those I open your eyes to see.
Daughter, many have needs which go so far beyond what you feel your needs are at this moment. Look to their needs, and share your answer, Jesus, your Lord.
Hold out and hold on time is so short that it won't be long at all. I am coming back for my spotless bride. You feel pressure to get ready for the wedding. Do not allow yourself to be distracted.
Look to my Word. Look up to the soon returning Son. He will lead you through so you might bring others with you on that celebration day.
James 4:7
Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. (NIV)
1 Peter 5:9
Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (NIV)
John 14:28
"You heard me say, 'I am going away and I am coming back to you.' If you loved me, you would be glad that I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. (NIV)
2 Peter 3:14
So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. (NIV)
Prayer : Help me not to look at my very circumstances, oh Lord, but to look up to you and your perspective I pray. How would you have me respond, my Jesus? AMEN
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Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com
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Top-level comments on this article: (4 total)Definitely a prayer I needed to say today Marijo! It is so easy to dwell on ourselves and I think the devil is right there enjoying our pity party with us! Thanks for the scriptural reminder!Thanks for your comments, Laura, each time I re-read one of my "Words from the Lord series" devotionals He makes it come alive again. Encouraging in that we do leaarn but sometimes it takes SO long, know what I mean? Marijo
Marijo, we finally meet (smile). It's a pleasure to share the gospel with you!Thanks, Ronyae (please tell me the correct pronunciation of your name too?) I have really been enjoying your writing - keep taking those bold stands! MarijoMy birth name is Ranya (pronounced like 'Tonya', but with an "R"); my pen name RONYAE is pronounced "ron-yay". Thanks for the compliment on my writings, although I don't submit for the praise (smile).
Excellent reminders Marijo! You are a wealth of encouragement. Thank you for allowing the Spirit to flow through you! Teresa
I am bugging Cindy to write more - her hubby was healed of an inoperable brain tumor and they have quite a testimony! She is a fantastic Bible teacher and an RN also... Thanks for encouraging me - the Lord gave me two more ideas this weekend - hope I get to write full time soon BUT tree watering time this week for sure! Marijo
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