On Second Thought “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” —John 3:16 Some words become so familiar that we stop hearing the wonder within them. “Gospel” is one of those words. We use it to describe booksContinue reading “Good News From the Battlefield”
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The Enemy Who Has Already Lost
On Second Thought There is something about fear that enlarges whatever we are looking at. A shadow becomes a threat. A possibility becomes a certainty. A difficult opponent becomes unbeatable. The same thing can happen spiritually when Christians think about Satan. Scripture does not encourage us to treat him casually, but neither does it permitContinue reading “The Enemy Who Has Already Lost”
Do Not Ignore the Enemy—Do Not Fear Him Either
On Second Thought There is a strange imbalance that can creep into the Christian life. Some believers hardly ever think about spiritual opposition at all. Others seem to think about little else. The study for today calls both approaches dangerous. Mark Bubeck warns that Satan and the kingdom of darkness present a genuine challenge toContinue reading “Do Not Ignore the Enemy—Do Not Fear Him Either”
Victory Before Sleep
As the Day Ends “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” — James 4:7 As this day closes, James reminds us that spiritual resistance begins with surrender. We do not overcome darkness through anger, willpower, or dramatic declarations. We first place ourselves under God’s authority, trusting His wisdomContinue reading “Victory Before Sleep”
Taking Possession of What God Has Already Won
As the Day Ends As the evening settles in and the noise of the day begins to quiet, there is often a moment when unresolved tensions rise to the surface. Fatigue lowers our defenses, and worries we managed to hold at bay return with renewed insistence. The statement placed before us tonight—“Your enemy is standingContinue reading “Taking Possession of What God Has Already Won”