The enemy continues to assault and attack us.  In this way the devil attempts to wear us down…looking for an opportunity to make his move and take you captive in one of our weaker moments.  If the enemy can find you with your guard down (Word-level low), he will then try to pave a road… Read More »

The name “devil” is not only a proper name for this archenemy of the faith, but it also denotes his mode of operation.  The devil is one who strikes repeatedly, again and again, until he finally breaks down a person’ mental resistance.  Once that person’s mental resistance has been breached, the enemy then strikes with… Read More »

The name “devil” is taken from the Greek word diabolos and is a compound of the words “dia,’ and “ballo.”  The word “dia” carries the idea of PENETRATION, and the word “ballo” means to THROW SOMETHING, such as a ball or a rock.  Literally, the word “diabolos” describes the repetitive action of HITTING SOMETHING AGAIN AND AGAIN…until… Read More »

We need to train ourselves to move beyond the realm of our fleshly means of defense and enter into the realm of spiritual armor.  This armor will empower each one of us to successfully “……stand against the wiles of the devil.”  It might be interesting for you to note the meaning of the word, “devil.”  Once you… Read More »

Think about it we are only a “stones throw” from overcoming the “Goliaths” in our lives! Now maybe you can understand that is what the Apostle Paul was urging us to do in Ephesians 6:11, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”  Training in… Read More »

Goliath was laying on the ground killed by David hurling a stone from his sling.  David made sure that the job was finished! 1 Samuel 17:50-51,  “..But there was no sword in the hand of David, Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath… Read More »

Most challengers probably ran away from Goliath, but David “HASTENED.”  In other words, when the moment of conflict finally came and David saw Goliath coming, he picked up his sling and his five stones and RAN toward the giant.  It was as though the young man was saying to himself with relish, “Now the action… Read More »

Once David made his declaration of war, he wasted no time. Verse 48 says, “And it came to pass, when the Philistine arose, and came, and drew night to David, that David hastened……..”   Yesterday’s trivia: Psalm 119 Today’s trivia: In which town was Jesus born? Looking forward to seeing you today as we enjoy the presence… Read More »

Before the giant’s threats had an opportunity to take root in his soul and produce paralyzing fear, David spoke forth his declaration of war against the enemy: 1 Samuel 17:45-47, “…Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to the in the name of the Lord… Read More »

If David had gotten his eyes from the Lord and stopped meditating on His faithfulness, he would have begun to consider what Goliath had to say.  Soon those threats would have immobilized David, just as they had immobilized the armies of Israel.  Remember Peter walking on the water until he took his eyes off of… Read More »