(Matthew 17:14-21)
Everyone of us has certain demons in our life that
we need to drive out. For many it is a battle with alcohol. For some it is
drugs. Many battle with pornography or other sexual addictions. The demon
in many lives is lying (read what the bible says about lying). Still others
battle demons of suicide, depression, greed, and bitterness. The point is,
no matter who you are, how long you have been a Christian, everyone...
EVERYONE is fighting some demon today.
I want to encourage you today. Sometimes you feel like giving up. Sometimes
it is just easier to give in than to fight. Let me tell you right now, if
you want victory over your demons, you can have it. To be very honest with
you, many have learned how to live with their demons, coexist with them, and
really aren't ready to get rid of them just yet. They know they need to,
but just haven't been ready to get serious about getting them out of their
lives once and for all.
Having said that, let me tell you that when you are ready, God is waiting
to give you the power. The power of your faith in God, coupled with His
limitless ability, can destroy and conquer whatever the demons might be in your life. Nothing is impossible for God. There are too many testimonies of
people overcoming exactly what you are fighting today...normal people, people no smarter or more special than you are. These are just people that
one day decided enough was enough, exercised the faith God gave them, and
allowed God to drive them out of their life once and for all.
In tomorrow's devotional, I will conclude this with some practical real life
advice on overcoming the demons in your life, no matter what they may be.
For now, the big question you have to ask yourself is..."how serious am I
about getting victory over the demons in my life?"
I love you and pray for you every day. I want you to take a few minutes right
now and ask yourself if you are really serious about driving out those demons.
Nothing will happen until you are...but once you are, God can help you see
victory.
