One of the kingdoms that came to assault the Israelites were specialists in metal working (Hittites). They were an abrasive people, often harsh and unscrupulously devilish. Today's power scripture comes from John 6:70 (KJV) – “Jesus answered them, Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil?”
Claim all the victories now… walk in favor with your head up …don’t worry about the devilish people or situations you encounter each day. Remember that in your daily walk if you don’t met the devil head on, then you might be walking in the same direction he is going.
Jesus did
not pick his disciples haphazardly nor did he just select the twelve first come
–first serve. After much prayer he
started to assemble his team. He knew
beforehand that Judas Iscariot was a bad seed, yet he allowed him into the ranks. Keep your friends close and your enemies
closer. Jesus was not naïve or foolish
to have Judas in his inner circle. There
was purpose and plan and Judas played an important role in helping the other disciples
and followers of Christ see the magnitude and depth of God’s grace and
mercy. When you are affronted with brash
people, don’t let them push your buttons, get you off your game plan or
distract you from your calling.
Recognize them for who they are and then use the harsh, unsavory,
down-right abrasive people in your life just like fine sand paper. The more they rub up against you and go
against your grain the smoother and more polished and beautiful you
become. God knows and allows only the
right amount of pressure to be applied to you to bring out your best. So don’t focus on the devils in your
life…they will always be there…keep an eye on them but let your concentration
be placed on the wonders and awe of God.
Every day is
a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Don’t be
distracted; stay focused on your purposed.
Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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