Bring it!

I was sitting in my office this morning, having just read some e-mail. One in particular stood out to me & had my heart a little troubled.

The sender shared a story with me about a troubling encounter that seemed to reveal an attack strategy of the enemy that could hinder our church.

My first response was, "Oh, no!"

Then I remembered what God has spoken about CLC... The devil can't stop what God wants to do. He'll try, for sure... That's what he does! But God's plan depends on my obedience to God & faith in God, not my ability to bind the devil or expose his schemes.

You see, I've read the book. I know the Author. And I know what He said. My faith is in His ability to perform what He said He would do, either through me or in spite of me.

As I sat there remembering all of the times that I have experienced God's faithfulness, a shot of confidence--in God, not myself--went through me like lightning!

I'm not foolish enough to tempt the devil, but all I could think of is how safe I am in the center of God's will & His plan.

And the words exploded from my lips: half prayer, half boast-in-the-Lord... "Bring it!"