~ Where does he have you? Where does he have me? ~

Does he have me by the neck? Does he have me by the tail? Does he even have me? 

Satan walks around seeking out whom he wants to prey upon. Sneaky and conniving his next move. This message came to me and many others last night at Gateway through the words and wisdom of a great speaker.


Wanting to escape its intensity today I have plowed through my morning trying to move around the heaviness this has left on my heart and mind. Yet, when something is there…exposing itself so much in truth and validity…these are times we are forced to stop and look…examine and lay out our burdens and fears at Jesus's feet. So, I'm forced now to STOP…to LOOK…to EXAMINE where it is that satan has placed a foothold on my time, my thoughts and my daily existence. 

I know that through Jesus Christ and the power of His blood…there is no authority that satan has over my life or yours. I know that in Jesus Name there is Mighty Power to escape the strongholds and influence we face through this darkness that tries to entangle us. So, I sit in this time of examining and claim victory through the powerful name of Jesus Christ and the blood that washes over every stronghold. 

Learning again is always such a refreshing place to be in life!!

Born into the church and ministry. Being carried in my mother's womb right into the places of worship….literally my life started in worship and "church learning" at that very place…in her womb. I existed and was being created in that safe place while being exposed already to Christ and Christ's surroundings of influence. As I feel this truth encapsulate my thoughts…I am reminded at how blessed I am to have had such a gift from God from the very start of my life. 

So, is it even surprising that satan would want a life that has never belonged to him? No!! And that is how he sees all of us that serve the Living God. We are a threat to his purpose. We are making it difficult for him to make his moves. And I say…Let's be thankful and joyful that we have been called to such a high standard. That we have been chosen to stand outside and separated in order for Christ to shine fully to a lost world. How grateful we should be!!

As I finish out my time of sitting and examining I know and have complete peace that I serve a GOD that is much bigger and Mighty is all ways to take this enemy down. However, I'm able to stand back up…move through my day…seek the security I need by understanding that I do face an enemy. I do face trials and tribulations. I do face testing and prodding from the enemy. My victory comes in knowing that through the Mighty Hand of Christ and speaking His name of truth over any places that bring darkness…then there exists my Victory and there I place a seal upon my heart in knowing that I live with CHRIST at the forefront of my day, my midday, my evening and as I lay my head down to sleep.

 

Live out your life, friend, in knowing what you face…an enemy out to get your life and mine. But…above all live out your life knowing and believing you and I serve a Mighty and Powerful Father that has our back, has our hearts and desires to wrap us up each day with the most amazing LOVE we could ever experience. 

I love each of you and pray blessings over your life!!
Blessings to you!