This Message is inspired by the Reading, “Up Jumps the Devil,” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

Evil surrounds us every day.  It is a mainstay in this Great Time of Trouble.  Satan is invading our Lives with every evil that is known to mankind. Our Communications are filled with misinformation and outright falsehoods. The systems used for Communications are the real weapons of mass destruction. The Leaders have no solutions, thus leaving the Masses in Gross Darkness.  Satan enjoys using confusion to control our Minds and Thoughts.  Everyone has an opinion of what is Right (Right is Right). However, those of us with full faith in the Lord never let Satan’s Weapons of Darkness prevail in our Territory. (Matthew 24:21, Matthew 24:24, Jeremiah 9:5, Isaiah 60:2, James 4:7)

When we take a stand for Righteousness, Satan tempts us with the many fruits of his evil (Don’t Bite off the Fruit ). Anger, Gossip, Greed, Lying, Deceit, Blame, Name Calling, and Slander are a few of Satan’s resources. His goal is to Kill, Steal and Destroy. While these are powerful resources Satan uses, they never have an impact on our Spirit. We trust that the Lord is our Shepherd and we have no wants. God provides All that we need and is ever-present in our times of need. (Galatians 5:19-21, Matthew 7:15-20, John 10:10, Psalm 23:1, Psalm 46:1)

The Full Armor of God protects us from the perils and pitfalls of the flesh. Our Spirit is stronger than the Flesh (Let Go and Let God). This is the armor that withstands the wiles of the Enemy. No Weapons formed against us can ever defeat us.  They only strengthen our Faith. (Ephesians 6:11-13, Isaiah 54:17, Matthew 9:29)

When God is for us, who can be against us? We always triumph over evil forces (Living a Blessed Life). We are of good courage and have no fear. The Love of our Creator instilled in our Hearts gives us the fortitude to patiently wait and let the Lord Fight our Battles while we stand still. (Romans 8:31, Isaiah 54:17, Joshua 1:9, Psalm 27:14, Deuteronomy 20:4)

Song for the Week:  

“Overcoming Darkness” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

UP JUMPS THE DEVIL

When you’re travelling 

The road of right

Up jumps the devil 

With all of his might

He will torment the mind

 Cause some sleepless nights

 Using any tool

To keep God out of sight

He will jump up

In many fashions and forms

 Using the hooks and charms

 Of temptation’s mighty arms

He uses frustration 

To take our smile away

He will send darkness 

To mess up your day

He makes the people

 Always want to fight 

And do the many things

We know are just not right

Up jumps the devil

When travelling the road of right

Remember, God provides full armor

To turn darkness into light