STRONGHOLDS OF THE ENEMY

Some of the things God brings up from our hidden chambers have been lifelong strongholds of the enemy.

They may appear as “giants” when we seek to break free of them, but God is already the Victor! You will see His salvation if you faint not.

“But Moses said to the people, ‘Do not fear! Stand by and see the salvation of the Lord which He will accomplish for you today; for the Egyptians whom you have seen today, you will never see them again forever.'” Exodus 14:13

Remember:*EACH person is given something to do that SHOWS who God is!  This gifting God has given each one of us is an OUTLET for the OVERFLOW of GOD’S LOVE in our lives for others.
A stronghold is a fortress of thoughts that controls and influences our attitudes.

*Strongholds color how we view certain situations, circumstances, or people. When these thoughts and activities become habitual, we allow a spiritual fortress to be built around us.

Coming Out of the Stronghold

“Do not stay in the stronghold. Go into the land of Judah“… – 1 Samuel 22:

When life beats down on us and we get to the place where we want to hide in a cave, God often places people around us who prod us into moving in the right direction.
God does not want us to remain in the place of discouragement. He wants us to move into the land of “praise.” Judah means “praise.”

God is preparing each of us to be the vessel He wants to use in the life of another person, but we will never be that vessel if we give up and hide in our cave of discouragement.

God has no favorites-–we are all equal and have Gifts that need to be used for the Kingdom of God.

Our attitude must move from discouragement to praise.
*It is when we move past discouragement to praise that we begin living above our problems.

God help me to put my trust in You today. To trust in my relationship with You and my knowledge of Your love, justice and righteousness. Amen