GROWING SEEDS: "The Birthmark of a Believer is a Bullseye"

 

 "The birthmark of a Believer is a Bullseye"


I'm not sure if you know this or not......but Satan doesn't much like you. 

And as God is raising you up, Satan is using you as target practice to bring you down.  He's a lion....licking his lips.....and you are in his sight.  He is waiting for that opportunity, when you least expect it, to pounce on you with his claws.

"For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear, I will help you." ~ Isaiah 41:13

He despises the passion you have for God.....and he wants nothing more than to distract you, make you anxious and convince you he is right and God is wrong (remember that chick named Eve?).  But this is a time for resistance, not a time to run.  Yes....he is wanting to eat you for dinner and he is proud of how he is able to manipulate you into believing you aren't worthy or a good enough Christian.  He is a master talker and influencer and convincer. 

.....Satan knows you better than you know yourself.

And one more thing he knows.....he is on a leash.  He knows he can only go so far and he can only do so much.  He can't keep you down forever when you put your trust and faith in God.  God Himself will step in and restore you and make you strong.

"As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless.  He is a shield for all who take refuge in Him." ~ Psalm 18:30

"Stay conscious of Me as you go through this day, remembering that I never leave your side. 
Let the Holy Spirit guide you step by step, protecting you from unnecessary trials and equipping you
to get through whatever must be endured." 
~ Jesus Calling