Return To The Stronghold!
Welcome back, and a blessed and wonderful day to you! Let’s take a few minutes to relax and meditate on God’s Word.
Zechariah 9:12 AMPC: “Return to the stronghold [of security and prosperity], you prisoners of hope; even today do I declare that I will restore double your former prosperity to you.”
Have you left your stronghold? Are you holding on daily to someone or something in your life that is keeping you from truly serving the Lord?
Sometimes we find ourselves in bondage to – money, work, boyfriend, girlfriend, oppression, alcohol, depression, fornication, discouragement, despair, hopelessness.
You may ask – how can I be in bondage to work? Some people spend so much time at work that they neglect family and serving the Lord. When your job prevents you from even attending Sunday worship, it is time to ask the Lord for direction and guidance!
Even now, some of us are unable to attend churches in person. Make a effort to attend virtually. You have such a range of virtual services today! Keep that time for the Lord!
Turn to your stronghold! — To Zion, to the church of God, the strong city, the Word of God, the Gospel of Christ. In Christ, you have been transformed. In his strong tower, you are covered by the blood of the new covenant. You have been redeemed. In him you have peace , comfort and joy.
Christ is our stronghold, a strong tower, in whom we are safe and quiet from the fear of the wrath of God, the curse of the law, and the spiritual attacks of the enemy.
Zechariah 9:12 AMPC “Return to the stronghold [of security and prosperity], you prisoners of hope; even today do I declare that I will restore double your former prosperity to you.”
Wow! Double! He will return to us double what we have lost! In the middle of our current circumstances and difficulties, we can be joyful because we recognize that God is on our side! He is our place of refuge, our stronghold!
Psalm 46:1, 11AMPC “God is our refuge and strength [mighty and impenetrable], A very present and well-proved help in trouble.”
There is no situation we can face that God has not equipped us to handle. We are never deficient as children of God!
God’s grace is sufficient! We are strong in the power of His might! God is with us, He is for us! He is on our side!
Let Us Pray.
In Jesus mighty name, every mountain in my life will be destroyed when I call upon You, Oh Father. According to You oh Lord, victory over trials and tribulations is mine today and I will rejoice in it.
I will overcome any, and everything, that tries to hinder me from the path which You have set before me, just as You overcame the grave!
Victory over Trials
No demon on earth will prosper for I am equipped and ready to charge into battle, clothed in Your mighty armor and stepping out in faith, for the battle is already won.
You are always by my side. Therefore I cannot, and will not, ever be defeated. Yet, if I do stumble and fall or lose my way, I can rest assured knowing that You will pick me up and comfort me.
I Will Not Yield
Set my path straight, Oh Lord. Draw near to me, closer and closer each day. Let no evil befall me. In temptation I will not yield, for my strength in You will conquer defeat as I dance in my victory.
Oh Father, I pray that You change my heart to yield to you. Shield my mind from sin and evil and the distractions of this world. Keep me safe and focused on you and Your Word.
Break every chain that attempts to bind me. Remove distractions from my path so that the plans You have laid before me will surely come to pass, for it is my destiny to be victorious, in Christ Jesus. Amen!
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Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.