Open Heavens Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Memorise: And the
peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds
through Christ. Philippians 4:7
Read: Philippians
4:7-8
The greatest battles of life occur in the heart. If you are
not defeated in your heart, it will be pretty difficult for any external enemy
to defeat you. Why? If your heart is pure. God will easily fill that heart and
be with you. As a result, any battle that comes your way will have the One on
your inside to contend with. But when you are controlled by impure thoughts,
God isatthesideline, leaving demons to havea field day (Acts 5:3). To be
triumphant over your thoughts, be very cautious about the kind of thought you
permit henceforth. Say No to any thought that does not pass the test of Philippians
4:8. If an idea accommodates any iota of lie or dishonesty, don'tdwell on it.
If it is impure or unjust, reject it vehemently. If it is not good or cannot
glorify God, reject it. If it is a thought that could cause shame were your
heart exposed for all to see, shun it. If it is a thought that would feed the
lust of the flesh, reject it.
Usually, all manner of thoughts would visit your heart. In
the spirit realm, the Satanic kingdom projects billions of evil thoughts which
move as darts through the atmosphere. When it hits you, you have the power to
say "No! I reject you in the name of Jesus", then quote a scripture that
counters the intent of that thought just as the Lord Jesus did when he was
tempted. This is why you must fill your mind with the Word. There is a word for
every dart of evil thought thrown at you from the pit of hell but you've got to
search them out, know them and assert the power in them. Never open the door of
your heart to evil thoughts because within a short while, they will grow and
land you in trouble. Evil thoughts should not have dominion over you. In addition,
if there is a place or activity which births evil thoughts in you, cut it off.
Cut off from evil friends particularly unbelievers. Keep a safe distance from
so-called believers who try to influence you into evil. If television
programmes are affecting you negatively, cut off from them or watch them
selectively. If you cannot resist surfing occultism or pornographic sites, or
sites sponsored by false prophets etc; avoid the internet for a while or use it
in an environment of accountability while you build up the character of your
inner man. Spend more time with the Word and think on it. Also pray and fast to
bring your flesh under subjection of your spirit.
KEY POINT:
Control over your thoughts and imaginations are the way to
assert your Christ given victory over the flesh.
Bible in one year: Isaiah
7-9
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