February 2, 2009

"Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith..." 1 Peter 5:8-9

I have been studying about the warfare we as Christians face. There are several facts I would like for you to know:

1. The battle is won and lost in the mind.

2. You can not fight something you can not see, feel, touch or understand.

3. Satan is a cruel warrior who plays despicably dirty.

4. Only Jesus Christ can defeat the enemy for you. Forewarned is Forearmed. Become aware of the tricks from your spiritual enemy and pray when you have spiritual vulnerable times. He is most vicious when your are most vulnerable, so spend time with the Lord before you face the trials. Cry out to the only one who can fight the spiritual battles for you. The one who has already defeated him once and for all is the only one who has the authority to rebuke him now. Resist Satan and Jesus Christ will make sure he will flee. Submit to him, and he will devour you.

Thought for the week: Procrastination isn't the problem, it's the solution. So procrastinate now, don't put it off.
            -- Ellen DeGeneres

Funny for the week: "Poker Question"

A rabbi and his two friends, a priest and a minister, played poker for small stakes once a week. The only problem was that they lived in a very conservative blue-law town. The sheriff raided their game and took all three before the local judge.

After listening to the sheriff's story, the judge sternly inquired of the priest: "Were you gambling, Father?" The priest looked toward heaven, whispered, "Oh, Lord, forgive me!" and then said aloud: "No, your honor, I was not gambling."

"Were you gambling, Reverend?" the judge asked the minister. The minister repeated the priest's actions and said, "No, your honor, I was not."

Turning to the third clergyman, the judge asked: "Were you gambling, Rabbi?"

The rabbi eyed him coolly and replied "With whom?"

If only it was that easy……………… Chaplain Barnes

Last week’s answer: Fill in the blank of this advice to Christians with one word: "Be not forgetful to entertain strangers: for thereby some have entertained angels unawares." (Heb. 13:1)

This week’s question: Name the only full brother of Joseph, ruler of Egypt.