READ:
PROVERBS 16:1-19
You would
always have enemies as long as there are good qualities and prospect in your
life. The enemies can do their worst; there is nothing to worry about. When you
are full of the Holy Spirit, you would enjoy peace in the midst of a storm. God
has promised us peace like a river (Isaiah 48:18). No weapon fashioned against
you will prosper. God will deal with all your enemies. He has severe weapons
for dealing with internal enemies. We will quickly mention some of these ways.
First, in Genesis 37:19-24, the relatives of Joseph wanted to kill him by
throwing him into a pit. But before they could kill him, the One whose name is Alpha
and Omega has dried up the pit. God would always be one step ahead of the
enemy. Second, when Joseph’s relatives saw he did not die, they sold him into
slavery. However, God made his (Joseph’s) master to become his friend (Genesis
39:1-6). Third, when the wife of Potiphar instigated her husband against
Joseph, her husband put Joseph in prison rather than kill him. This pushed
Joseph a step closer to glory. When the internal enemies say that they are
pushing you into prison, God will draw you near the throne. In 1 Samuel 19:10,
David also had an internal enemy, King Saul, who also happened to be his
father-in-law. King Saul threw a javelin at David but it missed him. Every arrow
thrown at you by the enemy will miss its mark, in the name of Jesus. God can
also give internal enemy something to keep him busy. Moses had an internal
enemy in Miriam and Aaron (Numbers 12:1-15). God smote Miriam with leprosy and
Moses had peace. Unless those who are fighting against you repent, God will give
them assignments to engage them. Also, God can remove your internal enemy from
the face of the earth. In Numbers 16:28-33, some people ganged up against
Moses. God opened up the earth and swallowed them up. In view of all these you
don’t have to fear any enemy. Since God has many arrows in His quiver, He can
deal with anyone who constitutes himself into an enemy against you. God will
fight for you. Trust in Him.
MEMORIZE:
PSALM 68:1 –Let God arise, let His enemies be scattered; let those also who
hate Him flee before Him.
