Sunday, September 4, 2016

All Hands on Deck - The Enemy is Still at Work, Always Will Be

Sometimes when times are going well, we still have to be reminded that Satan is at work to steal our joy.  When we should be praising and honoring God, we are caught in a dispute, disappointment or sudden depression because of satanic entities.  We know to wear the full armor of Christ in every situation, but sometimes we don't always do it.

Satan manipulates.

When things seem to be up, the devil and those who follow his ways, will attempt to bring us down.  Using gullible people, shoddy places, and wicked tools, the enemy finds a way to get someone to have evil thoughts about us, twist our words, and entrap us and others in mental brainwashing.  Don't fall for every word that comes out of a hater's mouth!

Satan is jealous.

As much as you don't want to believe that a family member or friend is jealous of you when times are good, they can be.  Satanic influence is rooted in jealousy.  Remember, Satan fell out of a beautiful place and relationship with God--why would he or his angels ever be sincerely happy for you?  So it is never a good idea to tell everyone about everything that is happening to you--they will eventually use it against you.  Evil people find ways to make you feel bad about all the good that is happening to you.  Whether their questions or comments appear helpful or not, be cautious of their so-called well-meaning communication.

Satan is ugly.

Whether one looks good on the outside or inside, something about them is ugly--thanks to Satan's work on them.  You usually find out when you speak to them at length or when you make physical contact.  Always be in prayer before, during and after seeing them.

Take a moment to read Ephesians 6 today and check out my book Know Your Enemy: The Christian's Critic.

Nicholl McGuire

Saturday, July 30, 2016

Kingdom Business is Your Business - A New You that Draws People to God

Your job is to do what's right simply put as a blood bought Christ believer. 

Attempt to work on those weak areas of your life.  Be the kind of individual that is always striving to do good and will make others say every now and again, "I like that person for standing up for what's right."  Some people may not like or love you, but they will agree that what you said or did was impactful and that it had to be "nothing but God that helped you, help others."

I don't know about you, but every time I walk out doors I recognize the fact that I am on some kind of mission for God.  It may be a trip to the store, a ride to work, or visiting with others, but I know that when I show up God is also there.

Despite the numerous issues that people have with the unseen Supreme Being we call, Jesus, God, Holy Ghost or something else, the point is He has been here long before we were born and so will he when the undertaker puts us in graves six feet. 

Does it really matter what a flawed human being says about your faith?

You are loved, chosen, and called by God.  Fulfill the mission he has for your life.  Seek him for whatever the plan and be ready for almost anything!  Those who are indeed chosen will do what is right and others, well not so much.

Stay faithful!

Nicholl McGuire

Spiritual or Religious, Christian or Catholic: Satan Knows You are a Believer

Seated in a room the Christian believer is surrounded by children of darkness, they don't recognize the power of one who is covered in the blood of Jesus.  However, they know, "That one is not one of us."  Whether one considers his or herself spiritual or religious, what is certain is that Satan doesn't like or want you around.  You are on his radar and he creates wicked plans to defeat the weak-minded Christian.

It is no surprise that you struggle at times with wanting to fight with flesh rather than with Spirit and truth.  Following is what I heard from the one True God...

"You who boast whether spiritual or religious, Christian or catholic, Jew or Gentile awaken to your false beliefs, manipulative religious doctrine, and see Truth.  For she is an honest one, righteous, and a blood bought believer.  Truth comes in many forms, a blessing to some and a curse to others.

You who think that the grass is greener on the other side and who focus on a hidden plan to run from life challenges in the hope that you can flee from the pain and start anew.  Yet in the end, one only gets more of the same because he/she has yet to confess sin and repent.

What about those who lie, steal, kill, destroy, and do other things to turn atmospheres upside down?  They have a hell awaiting them.  Their stubborn hearts, evil thinking, and other destructive behaviors have not only put themselves on a fast track to hell but are bringing others with them." 

Do you recognize the God that awakens you from your deep sleep?

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth. - John 4:24


Nicholl McGuire

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