Ok, it is abundantly clear to me that the enemy is very angry at what God is doing at New Beginnings. That doesn’t surprise me, though, and it doesn’t bother me either. I am confident in the God I serve! He has proven Himself over and over again in my life, and I trust Him.
The enemy is simply using some of the same old weapons he’s used against the people of God in every age: Fear, discouragement, shame. He used these tactics against the children of Israel through Goliath, and it worked…to a point. King Saul wouldn’t go out against him, he was afraid. The mighty men of war could be found hiding in fear, disheartened and discouraged by the taunts and stature of this giant-of-a man. Undoubtedly they were ashamed that they felt so powerless.
When David arrived on the scene he simply couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Here is this giant berating and challenging the armies of God and all the warriors were hiding. David went before the King and began to recall how God had used him in the past as he was taking care of his fathers sheep—a lion and a bear had each dared to take his sheep, but he boldly went out and faced those enemies and killed them. This giant would be no different.
I absolutely refuse to just lay down in fear and allow the enemy to intimidate me. Greater is He that is in me… I will not fear… I am not discouraged… I am not ashamed… There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.
Today, I’d like to encourage you to stand up with me in the power of the risen Christ and let us PRESS FORWARD…TOGETHER.
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ’gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.
The enemy is simply using some of the same old weapons he’s used against the people of God in every age: Fear, discouragement, shame. He used these tactics against the children of Israel through Goliath, and it worked…to a point. King Saul wouldn’t go out against him, he was afraid. The mighty men of war could be found hiding in fear, disheartened and discouraged by the taunts and stature of this giant-of-a man. Undoubtedly they were ashamed that they felt so powerless.
When David arrived on the scene he simply couldn’t believe what he was seeing. Here is this giant berating and challenging the armies of God and all the warriors were hiding. David went before the King and began to recall how God had used him in the past as he was taking care of his fathers sheep—a lion and a bear had each dared to take his sheep, but he boldly went out and faced those enemies and killed them. This giant would be no different.
I absolutely refuse to just lay down in fear and allow the enemy to intimidate me. Greater is He that is in me… I will not fear… I am not discouraged… I am not ashamed… There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.
Today, I’d like to encourage you to stand up with me in the power of the risen Christ and let us PRESS FORWARD…TOGETHER.
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ’gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.
