GCR Women

Sometimes in war, one side would capture the weapons of their opponent. If they could use those weapons against them, so much the better, but if not, they’d damage or destroy the captured weapons so as to make them useless.   In our spiritual battle, our enemy will sometimes use scripture against us (like he did Jesus) trying to confuse us, trying to nullify the power of God’s word. But to no avail.  God’s word is stronger than any sabotage of the enemy. It can and will stand forever. For our part, we should study the word, learn it inside and out, become so familiar with it that it rises in our hearts fit for the occasion, providing the needed defense at just the right moment.  God’s word is powerful. Are we ready to make good use of it? Preparing for battle, Patrice 2 Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.

Why do we memorize these verses?   Why do we read and study the Word of God? When we prepare for battle, we need our weapons!     But what battles? For me, my battles are being fought on several fronts: the battle with myself where my nature fights my spirit the battle with others where the influence of people who don’t follow the Lord (and sometimes some who do) tries to subvert my faith the battle with Satan where land mines are planted for my thoughts and demonic spirits speak lies and evil propaganda to weaken my understanding  The Word of God has the power to build a dome of protection over us and to provide the weapons we need to win in every battle being fought against us.  The Lord God Almighty has not left us defenseless. His Word is given to us at exactly the right time to come to our aid.  And that’s why it’s important to read and study the Bible. That’s why it’s essential to memorize the Word. We need to be ready with the Word in our hearts...