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

One of our Greatest Spiritual Powers is Integrity. God’s Anointed are known for our Word and Moral Character. Being called According to God’s Purpose, we understand that we are Spiritual Beings in Human Bodies. Some may believe that operating as Spiritual Beings is only for times of Worship and Praise. After Spirit and Praise, some believe we must surrender to our Temporal needs. God’s Word shares that we should seek Him First in All Things. (Led by the Spirit) (2 Timothy 1:9, John 4:24, 2 Peter 3:11, Matthew 6:33) 

God’s Anointed rely on the Holy Spirit for guidance in all of the Cares of this World (A Word from the Lord). God has the whole World in His Hands. God Provides all that we need. Our Spiritual and Temporal are never lacking. Our Faith is unwavering. His Word is a Lamp unto our Feet. (John 14:26, Romans 8:11, Hebrews 10:23, Philippians 4:19, 2 Peter 1:3, Psalm 119:105)

In Proverbs 10:9 King Solomon wrote: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out”. In Psalms 7:8 King David wrote: “The LORD shall judge the people: judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness, and according to mine integrity that is in me”. Living Life with Integrity grants us rights to the Blessings God has in store for us. (2 Peter 3:16)

 Integrity is our ability to stand for what is Right in God’s Sight (Right is Right). Just as with Job attacks from Evil Spirits will come. Integrity is our amour to withstand the attacks of the Enemy. When we put on the Amour of Integrity, the Devil can’t steal our Peace. We remind ourselves daily that Satan is continually seeking whom he may devour. (Ephesians 6:11, 1 Peter 5:8-9)

We all have said things to others that we have not fulfilled. Our Tongue provides momentary lip service that makes another person have a false belief. What we say never happens. We learn to avoid saying anything that we are not planning to do. Then, our Integrity never comes in question. (Proverbs 21:3, 2 Corinthians 8:21)

Integrity is a Character Trait that is Pure. Our Integrity is never convoluted by false statements made against us. Integrity is surrounded by Truth and Facts. Integrity never lets our tongue engage in Confusion. Confusion is one of the Wiles of the Devil. His goal is to challenge us by making wrong seem right. God’s Anointed can withstand the Wiles of Satan through Faith and believing in God’s Promises (Seek Ye First). He is Faithful Who Promises. (Philippians 4:8, Proverbs 19:9, John 4:24, 1 Corinthians 14: 33, Isaiah 50:20, Hebrews 10:23)

Song for the Week: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qVKKIX896A

“A Better Way” Featuring Ed “Sax” Thomas. 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