Day 27 of 31 Days of Chasing THE Light

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Brave Light



“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” ~Joshua 1:9 NIV


I didn’t use to be brave and sometimes I feel like I’m not brave at all. I mean I’m not going to jump out of any planes anytime soon…but stepping out of my comfort zone is being brave. For me it is anyway because I like it comfy and cozy – so stepping out of the boat and keeping my eyes on Him is bravery. 

When we step out of the boat for God – it’s like we automatically have a target on our backs for the enemy.  But at the same time…no matter if the enemy is locked on us, God has said, I will be with you wherever you go.

Kingdom work can be hard at times so it is important to trust, have faith and be brave. The enemy will come and he will use the same tactics he used on Jesus. The same tactics…he has no other ways. We need to suit up and fight back with the Word of God. Ephesians 6 talks about putting on the Armor of God. We need to suit up and stand firm. Abandon the worry...the fear....and the lies and believe, trust and abide in the one who goes before us…with us…and behind us. 

Understand though, the enemy is clever and we need to recognize evil.  We need to know without question who is trying to speak to us.
 
“And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light”
~2 Corinthians 11:14
 
That is a scary verse to me because I am chasing Him hard. Chasing The Light. So I need to be prepared…to know Him and Him alone…to recognize the enemy and his disguises.

So today, whatever brave looks like for you…let it be with Him. The One who is good and loving. Let’s dig in to His truths, suit up for battle, fight back with the Word of God, and remember that He goes before us, with us and behind us helping us to shine our brave light alongside His.
 

 








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