Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #155

Victory

Joshua 8

I pray blessings on you as you read.

(v. 2) "You will do the same thing to Ai and its king that you did to Jericho and its king. However, you may take its loot and livestock for yourselves. Set an ambush behind the city.' " (v. 16-17) "All the troops in the city were called out to chase them. As they chased Joshua, they were lured away from the city. Not one man was left in Ai or Bethel; They all went after Israel. So the city was left unprotected as they chased Israel." (v. 19) "The men who were hiding got up as soon as he [Joshua] stretched out his hand. They entered the city, captured it, and quickly set it on fire."

My Thoughts

It was not very smart of Ai to have sent out every single soldier, every single able bodied man, to fight their attackers. That move caused them to leaver the city entirely unprotected, and Israel was able to capture it and set it on fire. They had the victory soon after because the men of Ai had nowhere to go, with the Israelites in front and behind.

Most of us more than likely cannot relate to this kind of victory, not counting games. We still have victories all the time, though. Small victories are still something to celebrate. Our biggest victory as God's people is over the enemies and every one of his tactics.

Nothing Satan could ever do can ever truly ruin us if we are in Jesus. Whether it comes in the form of other people's evil actions, or stupid or unfortunate things happening.With today being Pink Shirt Day, my main focus is on bullies. You can watch this video giving a word of encouragement if you would like.

As stated in the video, it does get better. You have victory over them as well because nothing bullies do can ever separate us from God. Even though you may be going through that situation, and even if it has been a long time, you have victory.

Stay strong and don't let the bullies get to you. I know it's easier said than done, but you have to try. Don't lose yourself the people who bully you because they are not worth it. Talk to someone who can help you in some way.

Prayer Time

Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.

Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!

Daily Bible Reading with DragoNate #37

Refuge and Strong Tower

Psalm 60-61

I pray blessings on you as you read.

(60 v. 11-12) "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory and He will trample down our enemies." (61 v. 3) "For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe."

My Thoughts

A refuge is a place where you can escape harm and ind safety. There are lots of refugees coming to Canada and the United States these days. They come because they want the freedom that is offered in these countries, which they don't have in their own countries. Some come because they are oppressed in their country. People everywhere seek refuge for different things.

When we are troubled, we should seek God first. When we seek God first, He give us comfort and guidance. Our heavenly Father is our refuge. He will guide us on what He wants us to do and where He wants us to go. God gave His people victory time and again throughout history. On their way to the land God had promised to them, they had to fight quite a few battles, then also they had to drive out the nations living in their land as well. God gave victory in so many battles. Those battles are not all with the sword.

We all have battles sometimes. Sometimes it actually is a real fight with another person or group. Other times, it's an illness, a habit, a hurt, or some kind of struggle. Maybe a bad marriage or a divorce or a job loss. God is our refuge in these times and all. Seek Him first, God will give you the victory. Sometimes the victory won't be how you expect it to be, and that's alright. 

As a strong tower, God is our protection. He is our protection from the enemy. The enemy is Satan and as long as God is on our side, there is nothing Satan can do to harm us. Unless we let him. Satan may cause bad times for us, but if we stay close to God, none of his tactics will prevail. He will be crushed underneath our feet and we will be victorious in Christ.

Father God is always there for us, He never leaves us or forsakes us. Keep your focus on God and you will prevail over every ploy from Satan. Stay focused always on God so that when you do go through a hard time, you don't lose sight of God or His plan for you in your life. Starting this week, talk to God about any problems you have, any hurt you feel, anyone whom you may be quarreling with or anything else. Talk to God and ask Him what He wants from you in those situations, how He wants you to act. Then listen to His voice and be obedient. If you don't hear anything, that's alright, God will tell you or show you when the time is right.

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Prayer Time

Now you talk to God about what you read, and you can even read this chapter of the Bible for yourself before you do.

Let me know your thoughts on this reading as well.

Thank you for taking the time to read, I pray that what you have read blesses and inspires you! Godbless!