Manna for Your Morning

“You are my God, my King! It’s now time to decree majesties for Jacob! Through your glorious name and your awesome power, we can push through to any victory and defeat every enemy. For I will not trust in the weapons of the world; I know they will never save me. Only you will be our Savior from all our enemies. All those who hate us you have brought to shame.” — Psalms 44:4-7 (TPT) The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. (Psalms 27:1-3 NLT) “No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us.” (Romans 8:37 NLT) In God we have boasted all day long, and we will give thanks to Your name forever. Selah. — Psalms 44:8 (NASB1995)

David said it all: I saw God before me for all time. Nothing can shake me; he’s right by my side. I’m glad from the inside out, ecstatic; I’ve pitched my tent in the land of hope. I know you’ll never dump me in Hades; I’ll never even smell the stench of death. You’ve got my feet on the life-path, with your face shining sun-joy all around. — Acts 2:25-28 (MSG)  Pitch your tent in the land of hope and camp out there. Don’t let the enemy lure you into the territory of discouragement and defeat. God is right by your side. So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the LORD! (Psalm 31:24 NLT) With God on your side, nothing will be able to stand against you.   … You direct me on a path that leads to a beautiful life. As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment. — Acts 2:28 (VOICE)

The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi. — Malachi 1:1 (NKJV) Malachi was burdened with a word from the LORD that he had to release. The word “burden” has a heaviness to it, but it can also be a beautiful thing. In Matthew 11:30, Jesus said: “ For My yoke is easy and My burden is light. ” The burden Jesus gives us is light. However, manmade burdens are too much for us to bear. Matthew 23:4 says: For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. May we feel the weight (or the significance) of God’s Word more than anything the enemy brings our way. Let us put on the burden of the Word of the LORD, and release it to others. The Word says all things are possible with God. That is a much more easier burden to bear than one of discouragement and defeat. Every word of God proves true! (Proverbs 30:5a NLT)

The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. — Proverbs 18:10 (NKJV) When trouble comes, do you draw back from following the LORD? Or do you fall into pits of discouragement and defeat. When challenges come our way, we can run around aimlessly in doubt and confusion or we can run with purpose and determination to the name of the LORD. His name is above every other name. He is above any situation or circumstance that arises. Be willing to run and keep running, to the name of the LORD, until your race is won. He will deliver you from trouble. When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble. (Proverbs 4:12 NKJV)

Then they journeyed from Mount Hor by the Way of the Red Sea, to go around the land of Edom; and the soul of the people became very discouraged on the way. — Numbers 21:4 (NKJV) Discouragement is one of the devil’s greatest tools. Discouragement leads to defeat because it gets us to take our eyes off of God and put them on ourselves and our circumstances. On your life’s journey, never let the enemy drag you down the road of discouragement. The sun never shines on that street. Always travel in the light of the Son. His highways are full of light, joy, and peace. You will be strengthened and empowered as you travel in the lanes of His goodness and grace. Persistently pursue His Presence, and you will find that any struggle, difficulty or challenge you face is smaller and more insignificant than our great big God.

Oh, clap your hands, all you peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph! For the LORD Most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth. — Psalm 47:1-2 (NKJV) The Kingdom of God has a language. It is the voice of victory and triumph. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The LORD’s right hand has done mighty things! (Psalm 118:15 NIV) Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). We overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of our testimony, (Revelation 12:11). As an ambassador (2 Corinthians 5:20) and citizen of the kingdom of God, are you speaking the language of defeat or with the victorious voice of God's kingdom?

And the Angel of the LORD appeared to him, and said to him, “The LORD is with you, you mighty man of valor!” Gideon said to Him, “O my lord, if the LORD is with us, why then has all this happened to us?” — Judges 6:12-13a (NKJV) Have you ever felt like Gideon and wondered, if God is with you, why is all this “stuff” happening to you? You can be certain that God is with you, because He said, He would never leave you or forsake you and our God is faithful. Let us remember that our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So fix your eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal (2 Corinthians 4:17-18, NIV). Surely God will be with you and you shall defeat your enemies (Judges 6:16).

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4 (NKJ) No matter what we go through, every child of God is victorious over the world because He who lives in us is greater than the dark forces in this world. We defeat the devil by the blood of the sacrificial Lamb of God, Jesus, and by the word of our testimony (Revelation 12:11). We have overcome. Praise the LORD!

“So no weapon that is used against you will defeat you. You will show that those who speak against you are wrong. These are the good things my servants receive. Their victory comes from me,” says the LORD. Isaiah 54:17 (NCV) When the lies of the enemy rise up against you, remember, God has promised that no weapon used against us shall prosper. Believe and speak the word of God over the situation and He will give you the victory. Amen.

Those who love your teachings will find true peace, and nothing will defeat them. Psalm 119:165 (NCV) Follow the Lord's teachings and find true peace in mind, body and soul. His deep, abiding peace will rule in your heart. As we submit to His instruction, we will no longer stagger around in confusion and darkness. His Word is a light on our path to show us the way to go. May your soul be at peace, knowing that God is leading you to a triumphant victory in Christ, the Living Word (2 Corinthians 2:14). Love, Jackie