I cloth myself in that armor (found in Ephesians 6:14 - 17) each morning. I know that because of His armor I have been protected and spared from much of what the enemy has planned for me. I know that without that covering I am vulnerable and more-easily taken down when the storms of life begin to beat against me. The armor in no way means we will not be attacked, sought after or beaten on. However, being girded in that armor and standing on the promises of Jesus allows me to endure and carry on - to stand in the midst of the battle.
In Psalm 18, we witness through the voice of David, the protection the Lord gives us with His armor and the faithfulness of His covering over us. We may not see all that God is doing in the midst of our battles each day, but we can be assured He is right there waging His own spiritual battle over us. When the victory is ours, the glory always goes to the Lord. I urge you to read this amazing Psalm today.
As God spoke to me this morning, I was struck with the awesome burden that someone out there needs to hear His words of love to you today. The battle is raging, yet He is right there with you. Don't give up, give it all to Him. Jesus will take you through it and you will be even better on the other side.
My Precious Daughter,
How I long to have you here – without your agenda, without your heart set on specific things. Beloved, you read My Word, you know My heart. You know I see all, I know all – I am all powerful. Nothing has changed. Nothing about Me changes in your loneliness, your sadness or your depression. I am the same yesterday, today and forever.
What does that mean? That means I am for you always. As you walk righteously with Me and seek My face My power is exposed. When you lay down your selfish motives, your issues, your ego, My strength is made great in you. When you throw away your thoughts and intents for things that are NOT from Me, I can become a powerful source of strength in you. When you set aside your pride and humbly seek Me for answers, I can work miracles, streams of living water in the desert; I can do exceedingly abundantly more.
Beloved, I know the storms of your circumstances often catch you off guard, knock you down and throw you into a tailspin. I see all that you go through and long for you to just sit quietly in those times and listen for My still, small voice. I know the tenacity and resolve you have within you to stand on the rock of Jesus Christ. It is getting you to come to that place that is what I long to see. I know with each trial, each knock-down, each blast from hell that you become more able to gird yourself up in My armor, take a battle stance and beat down the forces that seek to take your life. Nothing that you have endured is simple. Much that comes into every life is difficult to battle – but you are never alone. I am always by your side.
Dear one, I am always available to you. In the darkest and loneliest of times, it is I who am holding you up. As tears pour like rain from your eyes, it is I who collects each one and weeps with you. When the rainbow of victory shines all about you, it is I who basks in that glory knowing all is well and you are one step closer to the perfection I am working out in you.
As David, the man after My own heart, stood beaten and defeated by his enemies, he wept but he did not die. And as he wrote his words of anguish and turmoil, he also wrote of his trust and reliance on Me. For there I was in the midst of every battle, of every take-down, of every victory. That is who you are becoming, precious daughter. That is who you are.
Beloved, the battles may not yet be ended, but neither is My love and commitment to you. The season may rage with storms, but the light always shines new each morning. Defeat may feel as if it is overwhelming you, but the truth is that I am the Victorious One and because of that, victory is yours.
Trust Me today with all you have, all you are and all you are becoming. For I, The Lord Your God, have your back, I am your front guard, I am a banner over you and I have My arms of love around you at every moment of your day. Rest in Me today, My beloved daughter. You are safe, you are mine, you are loved.
I love you.
