Last week brought a myriad of experiences. It was my first real dose of spiritual warfare regarding this trip; disapproval from an unexpected source. This was someone whom I love and cherish in my life and their disapproval and negativity brought with it tears and pain.
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
The Lord allowed me to be hurt for all of about 12 hours. Because after 12 hours, He showed me that this is the plan that He has set forth for me. How you may ask?
Psalm 91:1-16 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say to the Lord, “My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” For he will deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler. You will not fear the terror of the night, nor the arrow that flies by day, …
Several blessings occurred almost simultaneously. Even more people donated to my garage sale fundraiser, church members have asked to be prayer warriors, and an unexpected fundraiser was brought to me by some wonderful people that are in my life that they had already started planning.
At first, I was a little overwhelmed. Then, my heart was reassured by The Lord by everything that He has already provided in an effort to fund and support this trip. I didn’t have time to question Him, or second guess the path He is leading me down.
THEN, a Christian role model shared this status on her Facebook and tagged me in it.
“God says, "be strong. Stay prayed up. People are attacking you because of where I AM taking you. Satan is using family and friends…even strangers who don't know you, to speak all manner of evil against you for My name sake. No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper. You have already overcome much and this too shall pass. Keep your head lifted towards Me. I AM going to move on your behalf against your enemies, just be still and know that I am God…says the Lord."
This is a beautiful reassurance. There are no other words to describe it.
Although this is certainly not the only time that I will experience spiritual warfare, my heart is at ease and His love and the strength in Him that I’ve found will continue to expand as He draws me closer.
His love will endure. (Psalm 136) FOREVER.
