Thursday 19 January 2012
Another thing about the enemy we need to know is that Satan thrives where truth is absent for He is the father of lies (Jn.8:44). How should God’s children walk in truth? First, always speak the truth for the truth liberates. As God is the God of truth and righteousness, He protects those who speak the truth from the deception and devices of the devil. When a person chooses not to speak the truth or when a person speaks half-truth, that person has given room for the devil to make a playground out of his or her life! But always remember, the truth must be spoken in love (Eph.4:15). Second, walk in truth. Live out what you believe, do not fear walking in truth. Again, because God is the God of righteousness, even though we may sometimes suffer in some way because we walk in God’s truth, God will always defend us whether now or later. God cannot and will not do anything less than what is right, therefore the righteous can and will always be glad! I have always chosen to speak the truth and walk the truth as best as I could and the result of it is God’s blessings and protection. He has protected me many times from the devices of the enemy and I know that as long as I stay on the side of truth, God will continue to protect me because the side of truth is the side of God. As you begin your walk with God today, determine to always speak the truth in love and walk the truth with conviction and boldness, knowing that this decision you make is one that aligns fully with the fact that we are children of the light and God will bless and protect you as you stay on the side of truth and righteousness. This is how you fight the enemy! Enjoy Him, love Him, serve Him.
“You are all sons of the light and sons of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.” (1Thess.5:5)
Pastor Barnabas Chong
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Today’s recommended video: Wow, this is a truly enlightening yet brief message on speaking the truth in love by Paul Tripp!
