I may have posted a similar posting before regarding this subject, but it bears repeating. I actually was in need of this same subject personally, so I know it is most beneficial.
The verse I quoted at the top tells us how the devil wants to defeat. us. The battleground is in our minds. If Satan can get us thinking destructive or damaging thoughts, then he's won half the battle. Christ, on the other hand, desires for us to be strong and live a victorious Christian life. It is true, we can be very weak and fearful--in and of ourselves--but with Christ, we can be victorious!!
2 Corinthians 12:9. "And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me."
It is good to remember that although Satan's stronghold is fear, God's stronghold is power and strength. We, as Christians, are on the winning side! We need to act like it! We need to rise up in God's strength and live victoriously!
We need to remember, too, God's Word is a major part of the Christian's armor. We need to use it to give us:
- strength
- power
- grace
- hope
- peace
- comfort
- love
- joy
- faith
