The Devils Glory
Psalm 16:3
3 As for the saints who are in the land,
they are the glorious ones in whom is all my delight.
-GLORIOUS-
– Having a striking beauty or splendor that evokes feelings of delighted admiration.
– Conferring or advancing glory
– Having or deserving glory
Synonyms
splendid – famous – gorgeous – magnificent –
Our adversary’s only goal is this- To Keep the saints from shining, robbing them of their glory.
You see, he exchanged his glory for a lie and became the father of lies. So, he roams around looking for unsuspecting saints unaware and unprepared for his robbing, lying ways.
Just look at what Jesus has said about our enemy-
John 10:10
10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.
John 8:44
44 He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
1 Peter 5:8
8 Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
The rest of the Story is found in the later part of John 10:10
“My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.” Jesus of Nazareth
So, If you want the life Jesus speaks of, you must be intentional and fight for it!
Remember, We don’t earn it or deserve it- it is a free gift! So, our fight is not to gain or win the gift but to hold onto it no matter how bad things seem. Because Jesus promised life would be hard- that we would face many trials that would test our faith.
John 16:33
33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
The great battle for life has been won! Jesus won it on our behalf. So, let us receive this incredible gift and hold onto Jesus- our PERFECT GIFT for real life!
John 15:5
5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the branches. Those who remain in me, and I in them, will produce much fruit. For apart from me you can do nothing.
Here are some verses to assist you in your fight for Life.
For Life, Jonathan
Our Defense-
– The Truth- Gods word
– The mighty name of Jesus
– The Counselor- Holy Spirit
– Grace through Faith
Ephesians 6:13-16
13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.
James 4:
6 But he gives us more grace. That is why Scripture says: 7 Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8 Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 9 Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up.
Romans 10:13
13 For “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”[a]
Proverbs 18:10
10 The name of the Lord is a strong fortress;
the godly run to him and are safe.
Philippians 2:10
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,
in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
John 14:26
25-27 “I’m telling you these things while I’m still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught.”
Ephesians 2:8-10
7-10 Now God has us where he wants us, with all the time in this world and the next to shower grace and kindness upon us in Christ Jesus. Saving is all his idea, and all his work. All we do is trust him enough to let him do it. It’s God’s gift from start to finish! We don’t play the major role. If we did, we’d probably go around bragging that we’d done the whole thing! No, we neither make nor save ourselves. God does both the making and saving. He creates each of us by Christ Jesus to join him in the work he does, the good work he has gotten ready for us to do, work we had better be doing.
