1 Corinthians 15:57
For all of history men and woman have feared death, hell, and the grave. They have feared sickness and spirits and every kind of fear that lurks in the dark place.
We have had the fear of COVID and it's imps now for going on 2 years. We have seen people have a lot of problems and some that have even passed from COVID. But, we need to place our trust in God and know that through Him that victory is ours.
It is time for us to shake those shackles off and claim our victory in our Lord and Savior. There are thing that come along in our life that lay claim on us if we allow it too. We cannot allow the enemy to take over our mind, heart, or life.
Over 18 years ago I had a lot of shackles, or chains that held me down. Drinking was one of them. We claim that it does not however, it was destroying my life and my body.
I smoked for more than 15 years altogether. The chains of smoking kept me from socializing with friends. It also kept me wasting my money on something that was not helping me or my family.
I used to have a spirit of road rage. The bonds that held me and could have gotten me killed.
Deuteronomy 20:1
“When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt.
When you go into battle you must know who your enemy is and who our Savior is.
I have seen people over the years battle the devil over many things other than what I have mentioned. I have seen them battle drugs, depression, anxiety, lust, anger, jealousy and many other things that the devil has tried to get them with.
Proverbs 14:30
A sound heart is life to the body, But envy is rottenness to the bones.
Daniel 3 talks about Meshach, Shadrach, and Abednego were thrown into a furnance and it was turned up, however in the midst of that fire they still stood for God and Victory became theirs.
We must realize that our battle is with satan and not God. God is our answer to every problem that comes our way. We have Victory in Jesus.
Psalm 18:2
The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
If I can put my full trust in the Lord, then I will have no need to fear my enemy.
Psalms 23 23
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
3 He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever.