Yielded Ground. The Bible
tells us not to give place, that is opportunity to the Devil (Eph 4:27). When
we do, we yield ground in the domain of our heart. Bitterness, lust, envy,
fears, hate, discouragement, and depression our matters of our heart. They are
the fruit of Satan getting his foot in the door. When we trust in the Lord, we
have peace that passes all understanding. Is there something you’re
struggling with? Examine your heart in the a quiet, solitary place before the
Lord.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and
supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the
peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus.
Phil 4:6-7 (KJV)
Remember the things that you have learned in your Walk. Recall with Joy that
your names are written in Heaven! Recall the fact that God is sovereign and
reigns over all. There is no logical reason to worry when God holds everything
in His hand. Nothing can defeat God’s perfect will.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever
things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are
pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good
report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think
on these things. 9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and
received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you
Phil 4:8-9 (KJV)
Have
you surrendered “ground” in the domain of your heart to the world, the flesh,
or the devil? Examine yourself in a quiet place. Get still before God. Ask the
Holy Spirit to show you where you have violated guarding the gate ways of your
soul (your eyes and ears that pave the way to your mind and heart). Some areas
to consider if you have given Satan an opportunity in are: the music you listen
to, the people you are buddy-buddy with, talk shows, podcasts, false
prophets/teachers you sit under, books you read, television programs,
advertisements, businesses, organizations/people you are partnered with.
Re-read the Scriptures mentioned today. Are you letting the Peace of God reign
in your life? Whatever is not of Faith is sin (Romans). Let the Peace of God
rule (call the shots) in your life.
