"When Abram heard that his kinsman had been captured, he mustered three hundred and eighteen of his retainers, born in his house, and went in pursuit as far as Dan. He and his servants deployed against them at night, defeated them, and pursued them as far as Hobah, which is north of Damascus. He recovered all the possessions. He also recovered his kinsman Lot and his possessions, along with the women and the other people." Genesis 14:14-16
We are in a battle and we fight for one side or the other. One is a conscious decision the other we are most likely unaware. Lot's choice put him in the land of Sodom: "Now the men of Sodom were wicked exceedingly and sinners against the LORD." Genesis 13:13. Did Lot know his choice would lead him to his fate, no. Abram lived his life with God, He consciously chose God, he built God altars, he worshipped God at the altar, he chose the better path. When you choose God and walk with Him, you still will face battles but He will see you through them. Your choice to follow God will save others, strive for holiness and be the one God uses to rescue. There was a day someone rescued you from the hands of the devil with a simple holy gesture.
What is God saying to me: Listen to your heart, be attentive to My desires. See the attachments in your life and recognize what is not of Me, continue to strive for holiness. It is a long journey that others are counting on.
We are in a battle and we fight for one side or the other. One is a conscious decision the other we are most likely unaware. Lot's choice put him in the land of Sodom: "Now the men of Sodom were wicked exceedingly and sinners against the LORD." Genesis 13:13. Did Lot know his choice would lead him to his fate, no. Abram lived his life with God, He consciously chose God, he built God altars, he worshipped God at the altar, he chose the better path. When you choose God and walk with Him, you still will face battles but He will see you through them. Your choice to follow God will save others, strive for holiness and be the one God uses to rescue. There was a day someone rescued you from the hands of the devil with a simple holy gesture.
What is God saying to me: Listen to your heart, be attentive to My desires. See the attachments in your life and recognize what is not of Me, continue to strive for holiness. It is a long journey that others are counting on.
Dear Father, why can't my day be filled with the peace I have right now. I see the battle and we are surrounded by the enemy. But I know You are faithful and by my side. Remove the attachments that are in my life, may I become indifferent to the outcome or circumstance. Use me this day as we enter the battle field. Prayers for the unknowing, may they be awakened to the reality of not walking with You and see the better path. I ask this in Jesus name, Amen.
Mary, Queen of Souls, pray for us.
Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world. 1 John 4:4b
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