Strength For The BattleSample

Arm Yourself with Discernment

There are times when I feel completely outraged by what the devil is doing to people, especially children. I burn inwardly with anger at the injustice and heartache I see in the world. But I know that my anger, by itself, cannot attain the righteousness of God (James 1:20). I must gather my passions and submit them to the Holy Spirit that they may regenerate into a redemptive response, even one that empowers my conformity to Christ.

Therefore, let's arm ourselves with discernment and wisdom, and reach in faith to possess the mind of Christ. Jesus said, "This gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come" (Matt. 24:14). The world has seen Christianity; let us now reveal Christ as He manifests Himself through a society of redeemers.

O Father, arm me with discernment and wisdom. Remind me afresh today that I am Your workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which You ordained that I should walk in. Let all that I do be done in love, the mightiest weapon in Heaven and on earth. Amen.