Warriors Arise: August 26, 2023
Matthew 4:10-11 (NKJV) Then Jesus said to him, “Away with you, Satan! For it is written, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.’ ”
11 Then the devil left Him, and behold, angels came and ministered to Him.
I wonder if angels come and minister to us after we have sent the devil packing? When you have been in a battle have you felt the presence of the Lord come into the room? Have you felt your soul be at peace and your mind at ease? Have you felt words of courage and compassion flood your mind?
I believe the Holy Spirit was always with Jesus as He was being tempted by the devil, just like He is with us when we are being tempted by the devil, the things of this world and when our flesh is getting the better of us. I also believe we have angels who go before us and are fighting a mighty battle in the heavens while we are fighting hand to hand combat against evil here on earth. We NEVER fight alone. There is a war raging on around us that we can't even see based on the Scripture from Daniel. He has been praying for 21 days and there is no word from God. But God had sent a word.
Daniel 10:12-21 (NKJV) Then he said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words. 13 But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me twenty-one days; and behold, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me, for I had been left alone there with the kings of Persia. 14 Now I have come to make you understand what will happen to your people in the latter days, for the vision refers to many days yet to come.”
15 When he had spoken such words to me, I turned my face toward the ground and became speechless. 16 And suddenly, one having the likeness of the sons of men touched my lips; then I opened my mouth and spoke, saying to him who stood before me, “My lord, because of the vision my sorrows have overwhelmed me, and I have retained no strength. 17 For how can this servant of my lord talk with you, my lord? As for me, no strength remains in me now, nor is any breath left in me.”
18 Then again, the one having the likeness of a man touched me and strengthened me. 19 And he said, “O man greatly beloved, fear not! Peace be to you; be strong, yes, be strong!”
So when he spoke to me I was strengthened, and said, “Let my lord speak, for you have strengthened me.”
20 Then he said, “Do you know why I have come to you? And now I must return to fight with the prince of Persia; and when I have gone forth, indeed the prince of Greece will come. 21 But I will tell you what is noted in the Scripture of Truth. (No one upholds me against these, except Michael your prince.
When Michael couldn't leave the battle, he sent another to give the message to Daniel. The enemy did not want the message to get to Daniel. The message would give Daniel hope and strengthen him to continue to battle here on earth while the angels battled in the heavens. Don't ever embrace the lie that you are alone in your battle. As you fight the enemy and the temptations he throws at you here on earth, there is an angelic war going on in the heavens. You are that important to God. You may not see them but they are there. The battle you are in is only a fraction of the battle that is going on in the heavens on your behalf. You matter to God. He wants you to win. He wants you to put the devil under your feet and be done with him. When he comes back, you put him under your feet again. Every time he comes, you pull out your Sword, the Word of God, take the him to the ground and stomp on him.
Romans 16:19-20 (NKJV) For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. 20 And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly.
Father, I am incredibly grateful for the Holy Spirit who leads me in battle. I am thankful for the Word of God, as my sword to take downt he enemy. I am encouraged to know I matter to You. I am so important to You that you send angels to fight in the heavens as I fight against temptation here on earth. I am beyond words of gratitude to know I am not alone. I am not fighting by myself. I am not fighting in my own strength. Thank You for sending the Holy Spirit to me. Thank You for the back up in heaven of your angels who fight on my behalf. I am grateful to know I am not alone. I will rise and withstand the enemy in the strength of Jesus Christ, amen!
A Warrior in the Lord’s Army,
Veridee Joy Hand
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