THE HEDGE AROUND YOU

12/16/2023

"For behold, I have made you this day A fortified city and an iron pillar, And bronze walls against the whole land— Against the kings of Judah, Against its princes, Against its priests, And against the people of the land" (Jeremiah 1:18).

Periodically, the enemy examines the protective hedge that God has placed around you to assess whether he can inflict loss or damage. To this end, the Bible says, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour" (1 Peter 5:8). This is why you can't afford to operate from a place of fear or offense but from a place of love. The Bible says that "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love" (1 John 4:18). In Colossians 3:8, the Bible says, "But now you yourselves are to put off all these: anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy language out of your mouth."

If you ever operate from fear or offense, you make yourself prey for the enemy. This is why you cannot afford to talk carelessly about anything. Moreover, if we want to leave the enemy disappointed each time he checks on us, it is important to add a regular daily prayer routine of at least an hour. Ephesians 6:13 says, "Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." How do we put on the whole armor of God? Ephesians 6:18 says, "praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—"

In other words, staying out of fear and offense, praying in tongues, and interceding for others whom the Lord indicates in your spirit need intercession is the surefire way to keep the enemy disappointed every time he checks on you. While staying out of fear and offense requires you to walk in love, praying consistently for yourself and others requires planning and collaborating with the Holy Spirit and discipline.  

Resolve today that you will never be caught off guard again by establishing a daily prayer routine at a set time while putting aside any fears or offenses that you have entertained. 

God bless you.

Faith-Filled Confession

I am wise in God. I maintain the hedge that my Father has put around me. Hallelujah! I walk in love, and I am proficient with prayer, staving off any ambitions of the enemy to devour me or anyone connected to me by faith, marriage, or biological kinship. Glory!

Prayer Points:

Psalm 122:6, "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: "May they prosper who love you."

• Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. 

• Pray against plans to use the crises in Israel to launch other attacks in the United States.

• Pray for The President of the United States and all who are in positions of authority in the United States.

• Pray for the Church in the United States and worldwide.

One-Year Reading Plan: Hosea 9-11; Revelation 2