Another way of saying response-ability or our ability to respond. The enemy has been employing systemic program of demoralization. What we see that causes this demoralization is a constant stream of bad news, nonstop over a long period of time. This demoralization program has had the effect of crippling the country, bringing it to the place we are now. What's the answer to this program of demoralization? Well, they use a constant stream of bad news to inflict damage on humanity, the antidote is a constant stream of good news. Next question, where to find this constant stream of good news? If you guessed your Bible-then well done. The gospel is the good news of Jesus Christ our Lord and it is just as much of a weapon as the demoralization campaign of the enemy.
Eph 6
10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. 12For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. 13Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. 14Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. 16In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; 17and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, 19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
We are at war, there is no question about it. There is also no question that the Lord God made provision for this war in many ways, not the least of which is His Word.
So, we need to stop exposing ourselves (for long periods of time) to the enemy's demoralization programs (there are many). Instead, we need to pray and stay in the good news which is the Word of God.
On another note, this servant has peppered the Lord with questions about:
1. America Babylon
and
2. Trump Anti-Christ
The questioning has taken the line of "okay Lord if America really is Babylon and Trump is potentially the man of sin, what now? What do we do? Am I missing something?"
Thankfully the Lord is patient with us and our questioning. The answer has come back-again, as "do your job." What this servant understands "do your job" to means is 1. staying in prayer, fasting when we can and in the Word for strength and guidance. 2. Use of and development of our talents, skills, and abilities. 3. Being sensitive to the voice of the Spirit and taking notice of what the Lord has brought right in front of our faces. If we are wondering what to do, look right in front of your face right now, look at your immediate surroundings and re-read 1. and 2. above. The Lord is perfectly capable of bringing things to do right in front of our faces so we can employ prayer and our talents to do what we were put here to do.
This is the season we were put on earth for. Look around, the world needs light and you are that light.
Matt 5:14
“You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
If you are like the nobody who writes to you today you may look at yourself and say "really Lord? me?" Do not be discouraged, Moses did the same thing:
Ex 3:11
But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”
Its time to grab ourselves by the bootstraps and get to work. If you need things (like strength, wisdom and guidance) seek the Lord for these things (we all need these things). The Lord God Almighty will provide.
The Lord our God is very great. Glory to God
grace and peace
