As we prepare to celebrate Christmas, please join me in
praying for our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer persecution and
trials for the name of Christ. And for you, I pray that you will stay strong in
faith. Many changes are taking place in the world, especially in America, that
seem, on the surface, to be ‘right.’ But the changes are, in fact, the work of
satan. Be alert to look beyond the surface and beyond popular opinion.
The battle of good against evil, is fought every single day,
and we have to keep that struggle in mind as we lead our lives. The struggle of
good against evil is happening not only in the world, but also in heavenly
realms. On earth, the daily battle is for the hearts and souls of people around
the world. As believers, we know what the end of the story is, and our work is
to believe and let the Holy Spirit work within us every day. What satan uses
for evil, the Lord can use for good.
Knowing that this battle rages every day, it is so important
that we make good decisions. We have to choose the right thing in small as well
as large matters in our lives. All of the steps and decisions along the way
count toward getting to the right conclusion of matters. It’s important to also
remember that we can compromise away what is good and contaminate it with evil.
