God has not given us a spirit of fear
I’ll admit it… As I read today’s entry, the scene played out in my head… Neil, cool as a cucumber, sitting at his desk with - ok - a Satanic high priest rolling around on his carpet. I’m not being glib – I just like to get the full effect of a story as it’s being told.
I did have to smile, though, at what Neil did. It occurred to me that there wasn’t any battle there – nothing worthy of a movie script… It all just seemed to make perfect sense in Neil’s mental economy, and sure enough – he was right! Probably he had put his ideas to the test before on lesser foes, but still, his composure is amazing.
Years ago, when I dealt with a person who was under-the-demonic-influence, fear was the main weapon against me. And it worked. I had to teach myself not to be afraid, and eventually, the dynamic shifted. The woman seemed disappointed that she didn’t get under my skin anymore, and moved on. Why didn’t I just do what Neil did? Fact was, this woman did not want to be free.
I’m also pondering the fact that fear, in general, is such a powerful weapon against us. We know from the Bible that fear is not from God, and yet we’re a pretty fearful lot! My goal for today is to pay attention to all the things I’m afraid of. I need to apply the truth that the battle has already been fought; God is now in charge, and whatever comes, I can trust Him.
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