Daily Bread – February 10, 2022 (The Fifth Day – Genesis 1:20-23) 1 Corinthians 16:13 – Keep alert, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong . Moses told Joshua that he would have to be strong and courageous if he was going to accomplish the things the Lord had given Him to do. He could not be afraid, or allow fear to influence him in any way (Deuteronomy 31:6-7, 31:23). Joshua, in turn, also told all of the people of Israel they would have to be strong and courageous if they were going to inherit the things God had promised them (Joshua 1:6-9). Paul commanded the Church at Ephesus to be strong in the strength of the Lord and the power of His might because of all of the opposing powers of darkness that would attempt to hold them back from the promises and blessings of God (Ephesians 6:10). We must realize how we have to stand up against harassing and tormenting evil spirits that would attempt to stop the blessings of God, and would intimidate us into believing things contrary to the Word of God. If we are willing to believe and obey the Word of God, then we will see the promises of God revealed. We are always at a crossroad: making a decision if we are going to believe God, or believe the lies the powers of darkness would attempt to convince us of. The powers of darkness foretell our failure and demise; every condemnation and accusation and hopeless despair comes from the prince of the power of the air (Ephesians 2:2). The god of this world attempts to inflict defeat on the people of God – and the only remedy is to be courageous and strong! Believe what God has said, and stand fast in the authority of your faith. Do not turn to the right or the left, but persistently move forward in the promises of God with an unwavering confidence and assurance. Every lie Satan tells, every slander he makes, every stormy sea of life, and every mountain of hindrance – command them to leave and be gone in Jesus’ Name! Blessings, Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Daily Bread 2/10/2022
