(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:4-5).
The world is very bold about standing in its
“truth.” As daughters of the Most High, we need to be just as bold or bolder about
standing in our Truth. Jesus is the Truth (John 14:6). Jesus came so that we
might have life and life more abundantly (John 10:10), but a more abundant life
is difficult to have when we are standing in lies.
Satan has compelled many believers to believe
the lies he tells by misleading us through our feelings (Jeremiah 17:9). Our emotions
can get us to doubt God and the promises that He’s spoken over us. Jesus tells
us that He loves us (Jeremiah 31:3), that we are not alone (John 14:16-17),
that He’ll never forsake us (Hebrews 13:5), and that He’ll be with us always (Matthew
28:20). Because we do not see God working in our lives or do not see our
current situations changing, we give in to our feelings of despair and start to
feel that Jesus does not love us or that He has forgotten about us. When we
give in to these feelings, we step out of the Truth and step into a lie. Then
we are out of the will of God. When we are out of the will of God, we place
ourselves under direct attack from Satan. Many believers are confused while
being in this space why Jesus does not move on their behalf. Jesus does not
operate in lies. We must cast down every imagination that comes against the
knowledge of God (2 Corinthians 10:5) by giving the devil back the Truth of
what Jesus says in His Word about us. When Satan tells you that Jesus does not
love you, quickly give him back God’s Word, “I am precious in Jesus’ sight, and
Jesus loves me (Isaiah 43:4).” When he tells you that Jesus has forgotten about
you, tell him, “Jesus will never forget me. He has engraved me upon the palms
of His hands (Isaiah 49:15-16).” When he tells you that you are a failure,
refute his lies and say to that liar and father of lies, “No, I am more than a
conqueror through Christ Jesus (Romans 8:37).” Do not entertain Satan’s lies by
giving in to your feelings of despair. Continuing to remain in the enemy's lies
will cause you to lose heart, and you will eventually abandon your relationship
with Jesus.
If you want Jesus to move quickly on your
behalf, then you must align yourself with the Truth (John 15:7). Jesus told us
that He’d provide all of our needs according to His riches in glory (Philippians
4:19). So instead of asking Jesus for what you need – Jesus knows what we need
before we even ask (Matthew 6:31-33), start thanking Him in advance as if your
blessing has already manifested in the natural realm – this is what it means to
have faith. Jesus told us that He would give us the desires of our hearts if we
delight ourselves in Him (Psalm 37:4). So if you have aligned yourself with
this truth and asked Jesus for a new car, then wait with expectancy in praise,
no matter what the circumstances look like. Jesus moves on our faith, not our
feelings.
Remember, ladies, when you stand in a lie, you
are out of agreement with God and come into a partnership with Satan. You
cannot have a relationship with Jesus if you disagree with His Word (Amos 3:3).
If you have been standing in a lie, partnering with the enemy, confess, and
repent. Stand in the Truth. Live in the Truth (John 15:4-9). And check your
feelings at the door.
XOXO,
Jay
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