PART TWO
It is understandable how we have allowed Religion to explain away God’s goodness and attribute “bad” things to God. As mentioned last month, we are in a battle. Satan is coming for our souls and in the meantime, he will, “steal, kill, and destroy” us any way he is allowed.
If we do not realize we are in a battle, we will lose every time. We become passive even though God has equipped us to fight. We take everything Satan throws at us instead of resisting. The Bible clearly tells us that, “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal” meaning that spiritual battles are not won with physical or worldly methods, but with spiritual power given by God. This is referred to as “warfare.”
“Carnal” is our human, flesh, or worldly body, yet we fight and win the battle in our spirit.
So how are we to fight back? First, we must change the way we think and acknowledge what Christ has already done for us. The Bible refers to this as “renewing our minds.” We are transformed by renewing our mind.” (Romans 12:2).
As we renew our mind, we acknowledge what Christ has already done for us and how He has equipped us. Philemon 1:6 (KJV) “That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.” This is when we will begin to experience victory. We have the power to “resist the devil and he will flee from us” – we do not have to embrace what he throws at us. (James 4:7).
Finally, another part of our mindset that needs renewing is the belief that because God is Sovereign, nothing can happen on this side of heaven that He doesn’t allow. Again, a lie Satan has weaved. God is Sovereign; however, He has given us dominion over the earth. God will allow what WE ALLOW.
The dictionary states that sovereign means, “a supreme ruler” – which God is. As ruler, God established the earth and put man in authority, but because Adam forfeited his birthright, God sent His Son, Jesus to restore what was lost and to redeem us back. (Galatians 4:1-7). God will not overpower our will.
This season, as we celebrate the birth of Christ and all that He has done for us, take back what the enemy has stolen from you!
Change your way of thinking and utilize the tools Jesus has equipped you with! Begin to experience the goodness of God – all the time!
Rhonda L. Smart, rhondalsmart@gmail.com
