For the LORD Almighty has purposed, and who can thwart him? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back? Isaiah 14:27
The definition of thwart used as an action verb is prevent (someone) from accomplishing something. Indeed followers of Jesus Christ want to thwart the enemy and stop him in his tracks. People really not that serious about a relationship with Jesus 24-7 may simply laugh off spiritual attacks but I would caution you and urge you not to.
The enemy tries to thwart followers of Christ and get them discouraged and overwhelmed so they feel like God is absent and does not care. It is necessary to take captive any wrong thoughts that lead to thinking such a thing!
So when life is swirling out of control around you and the daily news is getting you down you have the power living in you to combat that if you accepted Christ and follow Him. Discipline yourself to stop taking in things that cause negativity and fear, like turn off the news. In America for some reason I think people think it is something required to do daily but many of these same people probably aren’t even looking at the Bible and soaking in its’ truths. Examine your life and make changes in order to take control over the devil.
PRAYER: Lord I love you. I don’t want to be worldly and caught up in the present day culture which in many areas is far from God. Give me strength daily to REALLY put you first, keep news off and tithe my daily time so you get at least 10% of it. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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