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So, of course you do just what Elisha's servant did above.. you run to your master (God) and cry out to Him "What shall we do?" In other words. "Help! I'm beaten! They've won and I'm doomed!"
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I've often asked God to open my eyes so I could see all the angels battling around me. Wouldn't that be cool? But God has always responded. that I couldn't handle it. That seeing both the demons and the angels would be far too frightening. I know He's right. I would probably freak out! So, I go about my day and I usually forget about them.
But they do not forget about me. Nor does the God who sends them to help me. Nor does God forget about you and the army of struggles surrounding you. In fact, at the first sign of the enemy's attack, God already dispatched his host of warring angels... don't believe me? Don't believe God sends angels to help one insignificant person
He did it for Daniel. Daniel was a lone man in a foreign land who saw a terrifying vision from the Lord, read the ancient Scriptures, and understood that he and his people the Jews were in a heap of trouble. So he began to pray and fast. For three weeks he ate no pleasant food and did not clean himself. For three weeks he didn't hear a word from God. No answer. Nothing. Then finally, the archangel Gabriel shows up. We're talking here the General of God's angels.. not some puny low-ranking dude. Here's what he tells Daniel
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The first day, God sent his highest ranking angel to help a single human on earth. Who is this prince of Persia who held Gabriel back and fought against him? One of Satan's evil angels in charge of the Kingdom of Persia. Gabriel couldn't take the guy.. so Michael, another archangel, shows up to help! That's 2 of God's Top Generals fighting so Daniel would have his prayer answered.!
I don't know about you, but that really humbles me. It really blows my mind! And it makes me realize just how much God loves us.
So, the next time you feel surrounded by the enemy, the next time you feel outnumbered and defeated, remember, you are not alone! There are a host of angels fighting on your behalf. It may take them awhile to get there, but they are on their way!
Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1 NKJ
Mon May 28th,
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What a comfort and encouragement today's blog was to me. "I am NOT alone !!!" Amen, and Amen !
For the past while now ... I have been feeling -- extremely anxious, agitated, worried, concerned,discouraged, had some sleepless nights, and even feeling rejected. And not by any one problem/issue believe it or not ... just not feeling myself, very distracted and unable to focus. (Even praying (of late) is extremely difficult.)
"Surrounded by the enemy" probably best sums it up. How very humbling, exciting and wonderful it is "to know" that there are Angels fighting for me ! (Even when I can't.) So ... onward and forward -- to 'run that race with endurance, that is set before us'.
Thanks MaryLu ... I sure needed this confirming message today !
Take care, and, God Bless,
In Him, Brenda Hurley
Thank you again MaryLu for another timely message. I too needed to hear that and be reminded of God's amazing power! That scripture about Elisha and his servant alwasys gives me tingles up and down my spine. AWESOME! God cares about every detail, every worry, every fear and offers help and hope and victory!
ReplyDeleteBe encouraged, Brenda! You are not alone - God is doing great things. Psalm 103 is a favorite of mine - "Praise the Lord I tell myself. With my whole heart I will praise His Holy Name. Praise the Lord I tell myself and don't forget the good things he does for me. He forgives my sin; He heals my diseases; He ransoms me from death ..." There's more to it, but it too is a good reminder of who God is - what His character is. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" is another goodie! Elisha's story is such a great example of that! Amen! :) I'll be praying for you Brenda in this struggle.
Thanks again MaryLu! Have a great day ladies!
Thank-you so very much, Caroline .... with thanks and blessings to you !
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To "all" of the "American pirate-fan buddies" ..... have a wonderful Memorial Day Holiday !!!
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Hi Ladies! I didn't expect many comments today due to it being Memorial day, but I am so happy the post blessed you both. I know there are times when most of us feel completely alone, almost like God has abandoned us... but that's not what the Bible says! It doesn't matter how we feel, God is always there with His army!
ReplyDeleteI especially love to see you both encouraging each other. So cool.
I'm having a great Memorial day, Thank you Brenda! I had a lovely lunch with a girlfriend and now am making ribs and potato salad for my family. No dieting today!
God bless America and all our troops, at home and abroad and those who've served in the past!
Hello, MaryLu!
ReplyDeleteI did not read this yesterday. Oh, I should have!
Have you been pulling out your spyglass and looking in my window?
This cloud of feelings have been lingering over me. So many areas (in my life too) I'm asking God to move...praying, waiting, groaning...feeling alone standing in the desert. Knowing that He knows and hears; most of all loves!
Like you if I saw an angel, I would not being bowing to them, but faint from not being able to handle it. Then again think of the many times angels did visit people of the O.T. and N.T. days.
Thank you, MaryLu, your post brought tears of encouragement to me.
p.s.- I shared your blog on mine as a "featured blog" post and asked others to come visit you & about your upcoming Friday post :)
Ah.. so glad the post blessed you, Miriam! Me thinks I've been spying on everyone! cause I know we all struggle with feeling alone and abandoned from time to time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing about my blog!
I used to wish that I could see angels. But then I realized that seeing them was not important-just knowing that God assigned them to watch over us is enough-and it reminds me just how much God truly loves us!
ReplyDeleteThese are two of my favorite Bible stories too. I needed this reminder today. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThat is so awesome and a great thing to remember! I love that last picture, of the commanding angel. He could clearly protect someone! :)
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