Posts from August 2024

This is one of the few times in God’s word where we get to peek behind the supernatural curtain, where Daniel was given a revelation from God. Without this chapter, and its illumination of the demonic battling forces, we wouldn’t know how important our prayers are, in the unseen world. Daniel 10:12-13 12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God,…

Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. God’s word is the most powerful weapon of all, at any time in history. God’s word is effective, cutting through all lies while bringing joy and peace through eternal truth. Ephesians 6:12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the…

Many Christians are losing more battles than they would like to admit. We can experience more victory in our lives if we learn to fight Biblically. Who or what are our enemies? The world (Sociological Opposition) 1 John 2:15-17 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride…

Sometimes the stress of work can cause us to feel like the walls are closing in on us. What do you do when problems at work seem overwhelming? Are we doomed to gritting our teeth and pretending to smile? How did the apostle Paul handle this stress when he was on his missionary journeys? 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 8 We do not want you to be uninformed, brothers and sisters, about the troubles we experienced in the province of Asia. We…