Prepare for Persecution

Prepare for Persecution

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

– 2 Timothy 3:12

Did you catch that? He said all who live godly lives are going to suffer persecution. Not just the super-saints, not just the missionaries in hostile lands—but all.

If you're going to live for God, you're going to run into persecution somewhere along the line. The devil's going to make sure of it!

Now I'm not saying that to frighten you or to depress you. I'm saying it because I want you to be prepared.

When you're wise to the strategies of the devil, it's harder for him to use them successfully on you to confuse you and get you off track.

Second Corinthians 10:4 says, "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds." So stay armed and ready for Satan's attack. Then, whenever and however it comes, it won't bring your life to a halt or even slow you down.

That's especially important right now because we're living in the last days. The devil's time is drawing short. He is desperate. He is going to do everything he can to stop the Church. But Jesus said the gates of hell would not prevail against His Church!

Remember the more we grow to be like Jesus and the more God's glory is revealed through our lives, the bigger threat we are to Satan's kingdom. Jesus said, "Rejoice and be glad at such a time, and exult and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is rich and great and strong and intense and abundant in heaven" (Luke 6:23, The Amplified Bible).

So, when persecution comes your way, and you know it will, rejoice and be glad. Take the Jesus cure and begin to leap and jump and praise God! There is no way persecution will hurt you if you do that. I've tried it and it works.

Gloria Copeland

SPIRITUALITY: You Hold the Keys

You Hold the Keys

I have pursued mine enemies, and overtaken them.... they are fallen under my feet.

– Psalm 18:37-38

If you've been standing around wringing your hands and worrying about what the devil is doing, it's time you made a switch. It's time you put that devil under your feet!

Jesus has already given you all the power and authority you need to do it. He's given you the keys of the kingdom. He's promised you that whatever you declare locked on earth is locked in heaven and whatever you declare unlocked on earth is unlocked in the heavenlies (Matthew 16:19). That means you can speak the Word and bind wicked spirits. You can speak the Word and loose the angelic forces of God to work in your behalf.

What's more, you've been given the power of attorney that enables you to use the mighty Name of Jesus. A Name that's above every other name. A Name which will cause every knee to bow—in heaven, in earth, and under the earth (Philippians 2:9-10)!

So, don't waste time worrying about the devil. Take authority over him. Bind the evil spirits that try to destroy your home, your church and your nation. Loose God's Word in the earth and enforce it with the Name of Jesus.

You hold the keys. Learn to use them and before long the devil will be wringing his hands worrying about you!
Kenneth Copeland

Scripture Reading: Matthew 16:13-27

© 1991 Eagle Mountain International Church, Inc. aka: Kenneth Copeland Publications All rights reserved.



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STAY IN THE WORD

<blockquote> Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.</blockquote>

It's God's desire that we grow in Him. The only way this is going to happen is by abiding in Jesus' Christ through faith in Him, His principles and God's Incorruptible word.
The amazing thing is you can read the bible on the go,on your phone tablet or other mobile devices when commuting. Interestingly, there are also audio bibles or other spiritual resources you can listen to while driving in your car.
I share some useful resources here;

Online Bibles.
1. www.biblegateway.com
2.www.biblehub.com and many more...

Devotionlas
1. Rhema Kenneth Hagin   Study Center - Kenneth Hagin Ministry - Rhema Ministries - Bible Teachings 

1b.  www.rhema.org/?option=com_healthfood

2.Kenneth Copeland  Welcome to Kenneth Copeland Ministries Official Website - Kenneth Copeland Ministries 

3.Open Heavens https://www.facebook.com/pages/Read-Daily-Open-Heavens-Here/131573746910766    

4.Joyce Meyers   http://www.joycemeyer.org/Articles/Devotional.aspx 

5. DEREK Prince   http://www.derekprince.org/Articles/1000086112/DPM_US/Archive_of_UK/Resources/Daily_Devotional/ 

6.CREFLO DOLLAR http://www.creflodollarministries.org/BibleStudy/DailyDevotionals.aspx?mid=2&month= 

7. FRED PRICE  Ever Increasing Faith Ministries - Dr. Frederick K.C. Price - Crenshaw Christian Center

  8. Joel Osteen http://www.joelosteen.com/Pages/Articles.aspx

 

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Emmanuel Ayeni.