(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 overeating (read what the bible says about gluttony).
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 in your life
might be. 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 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 lives 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?"
