Do Not Grumble!

"And do not grumble, as some of them did - and were killed by the destroying angel." I Corinthians 10:10 (NIV)

What a powerful verse for us to take to heart!  The devil is constantly prowling around like a roaring lion seeking those whom he can devour (I Peter 5:8).  He speaks lies to us trying to bring us down.  He wants God's children to think that their lives are horrible, that they are living in defeat, that there is no hope!  However, we know that this is a lie!  Instead, let's stand firm on the Word of God and His promises!  Let's resist the devil as Peter tells us, standing firm in the faith as there are people across the world undergoing the same kind of suffering (chapter 5, verse 9).  We are not alone.  And as I have shared in previous posts, Jesus himself suffered just as we do, so that He can help those of us who are being attacked and tempted too (Hebrews 2:18).  All we have to do is, "Submit to God, resist the devil, and he will flee from you." James 4:7.  The devil only has the power over us that we allow him.  So lets join together today, repent, stand our ground and put the devil where he belongs - not in our lives!  Hallelujah!  Praise God!  He is so good!

Dear God, in Jesus name, we come against the attacks of the devil.  We praise You that You love and want what is best for us, and that is not allowing the devil to have control of our lives.  Forgive us for giving the devil a foothold.  Forgive us for our words.  Forgive us for our grumbling.  We do not want to be like the Israelite's who wondered in the desert for 40 years when their trip to the promise land was just an eleven day journey.  Help us, God to take back control of our lives so that we can defeat the devil and his wicked ways.  We love you so much!  We give you the praise, honor and glory for the victory that is coming our way!  In Jesus name, Amen!

Meditate on these verses today and you worship God:

Be very careful, then, how you live - not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.  Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.  Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery.  Instead, be filled with the Spirit.  Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.  Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.  Ephesians 5:15-20

Praise the Lord!  Have a wonderful and blessed day!