The struggle between good and evil, the corruption of our very own hearts coupled with the twisted pointing finger of the accuser can lead to confusion, discouragement and destruction.

"Search me ,O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life."
- Psalm 139:23-24

When I had been a christian for only a few moments, the enemy was already trying to twist the truth about who I was and what I was here to do. Let me assure you, God has a plan for your life. "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope." -Jeremiah 29:11...but so does the enemy "The angel showed me Joshua standing before the angel of the Lord. The accuser, Satan, was there at the angel's right hand making accusations against Joshua. And the Lord said to Satan 'I, the Lord reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire'."- Zechariah 3:1-2 The Lord snatches us from death through our acknowledgement of who Jesus is and what he has done for us. The accuser seeks to challenge the promises of God and our responses throughout the bible. He causes Eve to question God's provision...He puts Job through loss after loss, he points, he asks, he slithers...he wants anything for your life other than what God has planned. He is after God's glory and if he can't get it for himself, then he wants you so focused on worldly pursuits that you won't give God glory either.

If left to God Eve's plan was for perfect relationship. If not challenged by Satan, Job would have continued to live in abundance with a great hedge of protection from the Lord.

What the enemy does not count on when he tries to get us to step away from the good plan God has for our lives, is that the WORD of God. It will keep us in perfect safety...it will guide us and warn us and speak God's love and truth into our hearts.

If you are trying to journey through this life without the word of God as your compass, you will walk in the plans of the enemy. If you test everything against the backdrop of Jesus...if you employee His marvelous Spirit to point out the corruption in your heart and are committed to deal with what offends the Lord, then you will have the future and the hope God intended to bless you with while still here on earth.

This is not my home...I am an alien here obeying the example of my King, my Master, My Lord...If left to my own musings I am helpless to the attack of my own falleness and to the accusations of the enemy of my soul. But the Lord has provided protection and direction...no one needs to live a worthless life.

"Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. Put on all of God's armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all of the strategies of the devil. For we are not fighting against flesh and blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world." - Ephesians 6:10-12

Go take a look at Ephesians 6:13-18 and read about the perfect armor that God has provided for our protection...He does not leave us helpless.

Thank you Lord...today as I prepare for whatever you have planned for my life, I will stand in the truth that it is for good, for a future and for a hope. Thank you for snatching me from the fire. Guide me with your Holy Spirit and use me mightily for your kingdom!