Daily Devotional

A GOD NOT VERY FAR AWAY FROM US

December 17

hild of God, do you know how truly large and encompassing your Heavenly Father really is? I am not restricted to a human body, so as a Spirit I can be everywhere in the universe, or other places that no one knows of at the same time. If you traveled light years away after many thousands of years of travel, I would greet you on the other end with a cheerful smile and a “welcome home!” My word answers the question, “Where can I go to escape your love (Father)?” (Psalm 139:7 NKJV) It is “nowhere.” Now, since I can be everywhere and anywhere at any given moment in time, how long do you think it will take me to arrive on the scene where you are when you are under the attack of Satan and his devils? I was there before you could open your mouth to call for me! Then you ask, “Why didn’t you just throw him and his devils out before they got to me and my loved ones?” Simply because the proof of your sonship/daughter ship is to a large part in the great victory that you express over the powers of the devil. Your Father in Heaven is not concerned for you to be attacked by the devil. I know that I will always be there to oversee the conflict and to make certain that you carry the right banner, and call upon the right name so that you will always win the fight. If you walk in wickedness or sin, then your Father will allow the evil one to afflict you, but not destroy you. You don’t like this do you? Child, you cannot walk in darkness and not expect the forces of darkness to take advantage of it! I say in my word to you, “Give no place (room for the evil one to operate) for the devil.” (Ephesians 4:27) Sometimes, as with my servant Job, I elevate you emotionally, physically and spiritually after the conflict with the enemy. Child, remember that I want you to become accustomed to calling upon the name of the Lord in times of joy as well as in times of conflict. This activates the Holy Spirit to become “A very present help in time of trouble.” (Psalm 46:1) Relax, I have commanded the devil not to destroy or kill you. But if he shows up, immediately look toward heaven and call my name. I will set up a shield for you and a way of escape so that you will enjoy the sense of true victory in the Holy Spirit. I am already on the way to bless, heal and love you!

Prayer

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Father, all your children underestimate you and your mighty power to set us free from all attacks of the evil one. I bless you and fully expect your holy presence and deliverance to be sent to me, in Jesus’ name, amen!