OPPOSERS OF GOD

MEMORISE: 'when he gives quietness, which then can make trouble? And when he hides his face, which then can behold him? Whether it be done against a nation, Or against a man only.' (Job 34:29)
READ: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

It is dangerous to be on the opposite side to God. It is equally dangerous to oppose his word. Isaiah 45:9 state that everything and everyone who opposes God is headed for destruction. When God brought a turnaround to the siege in Samaria, the man of God spoke the word of God but the King's counselor opposed him. His opposition attracted judgment, which was fulfilled within 24 hours and led to his death (2kings 7:19-20).

'When he give quietness, who then can make trouble? And when he hides his face, which then can behold him? Whether it be done against a nation, or against a man only..' (Job 34: 29). When God has ordained peace for you, anyone who is planning evil against you is courting trouble. God is so powerful and mighty that the same time it will take him to destroy one person, say one second, is enough to destroy a whole nation. Who or what is challenging God in your life?

'For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die: but if ye through the spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God's (Rom 8:13-14). This passage tells us that just as the spirit of God directs God's children, so does the flesh. This means your flesh is opposing God to ensure that you end up somewhere God has not planned for you. If you allow your flesh to have the upper hand in your life, dictating what you do, and where you go, it will lead to your destruction. The passage also gives you the clue on how to deal with your flesh. Destroy it by the help of the Holy Spirit. Put your body under.

Besides your flesh, there are other opposes of God. Ephesians 6:12 shows that demonic forces are positioned to hinder your every move in obedience to God. But Luke 10:19 says Jesus has empowered you to put them where they belong -under your feet. Apart from this, your loved ones may oppose your being born again or obeying his call upon your life. Proverbs 21:1 tells you to ask God to turn their hearts to favors your cause. Arise today and silence everything that exalts itself above Jesus in your life!

ACTION POINT
Firmly stand against every voice that opposes
Jesus Christ and his will for your life.