THE WEAPONS OF OUR WARFARE
DISTRACTIONS.
The enemy has specialised in distracting Gods children from things that have eternal value to temporary things. He knows that when our minds are set on heavenly things, he is powerless against us and he wants to have power over us.
Jesus warned His disciples to watch and pray lest they enter into temptations, for the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Mat 26:41.
As long as we are watchful and prayerful, the devil is helpless against us. We must always be on guard and always prayerful that we'll not be counted those who have fallen victim of the enemies techniques. Don't let anything distract you from the place of prayer and never allow the thoughts that "it has gone well with me all these years, it will continue to be well with me" no, you have to be on your guard all the time. The devil is always seeking for an opportunity from you. Don't give him a place.
Luke 8:13-14
Tells us that testings that God's people go through make them fall away. Other distractions are cares of this world, deceitfulness of riches, and pleasures of this life also distract Gods people from bringing the fruit to maturity.
1John 2:15-17
Tells us that the desires of the flesh, the desire to buy everything you see, the desire for fame, reputation, power and influence, are the reasons people don't do the will of God.
Jesus told Martha that she was distracted by many things but only one thing was necessary; to sit down at Jesus feet and listen. Luke 10:41-42
She was not distracted by evil things. She was just busy in the kitchen preparing lunch for Jesus and His disciples. She was hardworking and selfless for Jesus but Jesus told her that that distracted her. Serving God can also be another form of distraction. You must learn to sit first and listen.
You must set your mind on the right priorities otherwise the devil will distract you from the main goal in life.
Be on guard always.
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@Blessed Mshindi Mambo
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