Written by REVELATIONS FOR TODAY by Pastor Michael Obata
2 Timothy 1:7 – New King James Version (NKJV)
7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
Glory to GOD, we have been given the HOLY SPIRIT: A spirit that gives us power, love and a sound mind, with the ability to be calm, discerning of good and evil and to make the right call always. Not a spirit of fear which is of the devil. Fear is an emotion or feeling due to the presence of a negative situation or the perception of future negative outcome. This world comes with diverse challenges just like the pandemic, economic depression, wars and so on. However, as Christians we are of good cheer because CHRIST JESUS has overcome this world (John 16:33). For that reason, we have overcome this world, if truly you are born again. When Jesus Christ died, you died with HIM and when HE resurrected, you resurrected with HIM: THIS IS YOUR VICTORY OVER SATAN AND THE NEGATIVITY OF THIS WORLD.
Sometimes these challenges may be very overwhelming, but they are permitted for our good and for GOD’S Glory. Fear could be so alarming that if not checked could lead to depression, disillusion, and discouragement. Understand these are feelings based on the perception of one’s mind through their physical senses. GOD designed us the saints not to respond with our senses but to respond with our spirit through the WORD of GOD. All the negativity in this world today are just the manipulations of men by satan to bring fear. Through fear people can be controlled and in turn their way of thinking and their mind will be captured. Policies and laws with a false sense of security that are inconsistent with the Gospel of Jesus Christ will become the new norm, in order to frustrate the activities of Christians and turn many into the kingdom of darkness. Satan knows his days are numbered. His primary mission is to get many people into the lake of fire (eternal condemnation). The bible in Daniel 7:25 says “He shall speak pompous words against the Most High, Shall persecute the saints of the Most High, And shall intend to change times and law………”
A popular quote by Edmund Burke (a philosopher & states man) – “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” The word of GOD through prayer shall cause us to overcome the enemy. Let us not be like the unfaithful servant that did nothing with his talents (Matthew 25:14-30). To do nothing is to let evil prevail. Let us be discerning like Daniel who knew the times, and he prayed for the freedom of the Israelites in the scriptures. This is a time for saints all over the world to wake up to their purpose and responsibilities. The bible in Luke 10:19 says “Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” The word of GOD encourages us to pray.
Let us love like CHRIST JESUS loves and renew our minds with the Word of GOD, that is able to give us a sound mind that shall cause us to walk in faith and overcome the negativity of this world. Let us wake up to the power of GOD at work in us, that is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20). Let us take up the full amour of GOD – Ephesians 6:10-18 (not some of it but all of it). For the ministering spirits (angels) that are with the children of GOD are far more than satan and is cohorts of darkness at work in the world. Let us not fold our hands and allow satan influence mankind especially those in governments and places of influence. But through our prayers, prophecies and confessions we shall overcome. Let us restrain the activities of satan and carry on with the assignment of GOD’s kingdom and righteousness until we are taken away at the time of rapture (2 Thessalonians 2:6-7). Let us stay focused and know we shall come out triumphant over every situation, for it is working out for our good – THE OUTPOURING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD & THE HARVEST OF SOULS. Glory to God!
Scripture meditation
Psalms 91, Isaiah 41:10, Isaiah 26:3, 1 John 4:4, & 1 John 5:4.
Prayer
Righteous FATHER, I thank you for giving me the SPIRIT of power and of love and of a sound mind, that causes me to overcome the negativity of this world and fulfil your will and purpose. In JESUS NAME.
Confession
I refuse to fear for the HOLY SPIRIT is at work in me!