Lessons from Life

War and Conquerors!


Satan orchestrates demonic attacks, and demons attack many times when we are not expecting it. They take aim directly at us and swiftly shoot their arrows, attempting to penetrate any weakness in our spiritual armor. They launch cleverly designed thoughts into our thoughts, and attempt to set in motion one fiery thought succeeding another. Their design is that we accept the outcome of what is being projected on us.

Accepting defeat is not an option for a child of God! Godly warriors fight! They draw near to God and resist the devil. They look to their Captain, our Lord Jesus Christ, and understand the seriousness of the moment they are confronted with! They defend themselves with the shield of faith! God’s warriors go on the offense, quoting the word of God for every moment they are under intense attack!

They soon see the battle turn toward their favor!

We are more than conquerors through Him that loved us! Every temptation that the children of God face is common…and in every situation, God will make a way of escape. We are to stand, therefore, with the armor of God spoken of in Ephesians, chapter 6. If we do these things we will come away from the intense battle more than conquerors because of our Lord Jesus Christ!

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Tis the Season for Forgiving!


Then said Jesus, Father, forgive
them; for they know not what they do.
And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
(Luke 23:34)

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Does the holidays have you stressed out because you don’t seem to have much to give?  Why don’t you give someone a wonderful gift this holiday season that may be valued more than money? Give forgiveness! This great gift that you have can, no doubt, bring joy to some troubled soul today. You may very well have the power to release someone of past offenses done to you or levelled at you. Release them and in turn, release yourself. You may find it to be the best gift you ever gave.

It is true that some people don’t accept gifts to well, but still give it in the spirit that Christ would (St. John 1:11). All of us have given quality gifts we thought people would like only to find it didn’t suit them, and that’s okay…but, give anyway!

There has never been a better time when Christmas and Easter come together so beautifully. We celebrate both Christ’s birth and resurrection as well as reflect on His death. His birth is a season for giving. His death is a time we reflect on Him giving himself for those who humiliated and wronged Him. They planned and schemed. They lied in wait for Him and finally, beat and put Him to death. Here is a quote from Luke 23;34, “Father forgive them; for they know not what they do.” In His humility, Christ was a VICTIM who became the world’s greatest OVERCOMER (Phil. 2:8-9)! He gave to those who hurt Him the most. His example is the true spirit of giving this holiday season!

Why don’t you, by the Spirit of the Lord, call someone and tell them you are sorry for what happened in the past and ask for forgiveness or maybe you need to tell them you forgive them. These make great gifts this time of year!

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RECORDING on Teaching Moments With ICEA: “The Shock of Suffering”


Listen to this great recording!
Eld. Clarence Huckleberry, instructor

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Video: Guilty and Then Set Free?


 

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Click on the video below of a man who is about to be sentence for the crime of murder! Will he be condemned or be set free?  Look at all the emotions of the defendant’s lawyers and people in the court room, as well as the lawyers who fought to keep him in prison! He claimed his innocence and was given a retrial after serving 25 years in prison. Can you in some way put yourself in his place?

You and I were facing eternal death:
no chance of parole, but Jesus has set
us free from the charges imposed on us!
The crimes against us were nailed to the
old rugged cross and He has taken our place
when the verdict against us was sure!

 

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Cares!


Casting all your care upon Him; for he cares for you.
 (I Peter 5:7)

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Those who have feelings of anxiety often feel like there is no hope and no one understands — and there is no one to help them come out of what they are experiencing in that moment. People with anxiety can often feel overwhelmed with thoughts of what other people’s opinions are about them.  Those with anxiety may even be worried about the future or something else that is unfolding in their lives.

GOD IS THE ANSWER TO ANXIETY! David had feelings of anxiety, but he learned how to overcome his fears. He said in Psalms 61:2-3, “From the most remote place of the earth, I will call to you, when my heart is overwhelmed. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been a refuge for me, a strong tower from the enemy” (NHEB). The enemy is expert at trapping unsuspecting souls, but it is written: “Our soul is escaped as a bird out of the snare of the fowlers: the snare is broken, and we are escaped. Our help is in the name of the LORD, who made heaven and earth” (Ps. 124:7-8).

There are solutions to life that we don’t have and questions about life that we can’t answer. God is there to give solutions and to answer questions. He will amaze you with His problem-solving and answers! He has the ability to take the most complex situation in our lives and turn it around for our good! What a mighty God we serve! He will never leave or forsake us; He proves Himself time and time again!

Can’t you hear Jesus’ words to Martha: “But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things” (Luke 10:41 – ESV).  Like Martha’s sister, Mary, there are times when we are to put away the details and come sit at Jesus’ feet! We are to cast all our cares on Him. He cares for us! This day has enough to deal with, so don’t give undue thought about tomorrow, but seek God’s kingdom (Matt. 6:33-34). We are not to be anxious about anything, but our cares should be given over to Jesus as we pray (Phil. 4:6-7).

He that has ears to hear, let him hear!

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