"Fighting for my Family"

God is always so good to us. It's now late Sunday night/Monday morning and I am now reflecting on this "Lord's Day." He sent another timely word for our congregation on today. It wasn't necessarily one that I would have wanted to preach, but it is definitely what God had for us at "such a time as this." 1 Samuel 30:1-6 was our focal passage with references to the entire chapter (all 31 verses). We as a people are in the fight of our lives. With the devil proving to be, all the time, an aggressive assailant against the people of God, it is very important that we be willing to "Fight for the Family." This is because Satan has sought to tear apart the family unit and the intention God had from the very beginning. With "multi-generational" households, same-sex unions, etc. It has become ever apparent how important it is for Godly parents who will stand on the word of God as they raise their children. We have to 1) Be concerned for the family, 2) Be committed to the family and 3) Be courageous for the family. Then and only then will we see the reversal of this awful plight that has presented itself. I don't know about you, but no devil in hell is going to take my family without a fight!!! Remember, "we wrestle not against flesh and blood..." (Eph. 6) This is a warfare of cosmic proportions. It would be counter-productive for us to believe that our enemy is our spouse, neighbor, church member, etc. Satan is much smarter and, unfortunately, more powerful than that. Many times we run with this "name it and claim" movement and feel as if we can simply "put our foot on the devil" and call it a day. Now I will be the first to say that we are "more than conquerors" and we have been granted such power through Christ Jesus. However, we need to stop picturing Satan as a little man in a red suit, pointed ears, go-tee and a pitch fork. No, he has more resources at his disposal and is not easily thwarted. Be on the lookout, keep trusting in our Lord Jesus Christ. Cover your family with quality devotional time, prayer, bible study and unity. This is how we win victory over Satan, one family at a time. It is important for us all to grasp the fact that strong churches are made of strong families... Therefore, it's time to "Fight for the Family."