The enemy of God's people has plotted a great destruction plan. His goal is to steal, kill and destroy. And there are moments in our lives that we are tempted to believe that we have lost the battle. When our prayers are not answered, when the situation gets worse, or when we are depressed. This should not surprise us. We are never alone in this fight, even though at times it may seem like so. Christ is always with us!Jesus Christ is in control of the outcome. Through God's Word we are assured of the victory that awaits us. The enemy knows it, and it scares him to death. All his plans will come to nothing. His scheme to bring fear, grief, and confussion will not last long. He may destruct us, but he can never destroy us. Because he will have to destroy the Christ in us. Last time he tried, nailing Jesus on the cross, he failed. Three days later Jesus was alive and active! Be encouraged, despite all the turmoil the world is in, and all the difficulties Christians experience, the enemy will lose. We are winners with Christ!
"But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."
QUESTIONS 1. Have you experienced moments in your Christian life that makes you feel like you are losing the battle? 2. How does knowing that the enemy will lose influence how you live as a Christian? 3. How does the events of Esther 7, and today's message encourage you in the face of your spiritual battles? |