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“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beer–sheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it. And Joab answered, The Lord make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my Lord the king, are they not all my Lord’s servants? why then doth my Lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.” (1 Chronicles 21:1-4 KJV)
As we wait today, we shall be believing God to unveil and expose every enemy behind the contrary decisions we make.
Most of the times as children of God we make decisions from the point of logic, fear, and insecurity. The text we read was about how the king David wanted Joab to number Israel even though God had told them never to count His people. The king’s word prevailed and there was nothing Joab could say, but the real cause and motivation was the devil. This truth was hidden from the king and from the man Joab.
I am sure the king David was moved by fear and insecurities. The devil was the real cause behind the decision. The King was anointed and the man after God’s heart; yet the devil moved him.
Consider how the devil entered into Judas. He got bitter over an offering that was not his. He was filled with so much rage until he sold his Lord for thirty pieces of silver. The real motivation was from the devil. He felt angry and bitter but the realm cause was the devil that had entered into him.
As a leader, I have been provoked several times to act contrary to the word of Go, but by grace I didn’t in most of the cases. Very often after I see the real cause behind my anger I thank God that I did not act on impulse.
It is my prayer that as you wait on God, he will enlighten your understanding. You will not fall for the con and wiles of darkness. The Lord shall expose the evil force behind the rash decisions you are tempted to make.
May the Lord help us to obey His word. May He help us to be willing to act by His word. May we not be self seeking and self preserving. May the hand of God lead us in paths of righteousness.
You will not miss the way. You will make the Lord your shepherd. May you follow His leading. May you yield to His nudging.
Psalm 23 says that if the Lord is your shepherd, He will make you to lie down in green pastures and lead you besides stilled waters.
He shall lead you in the path of righteousness for His name’s sake. Though you may walk through the valley of shadows of death, He shall be with you.
You will not fail nor be deceived. The Lord shall guide you. He shall lead you and you will not make a mistake.
May the Lord forgive and purge us of any evil. May Jehovah help us to make the right decisions in the coming days.
I curse any witchcraft power that is trying to keep you from walking in the truth. I curse any sorcery behind your disobedience. Every evil power will not succeed in provoking you. You shall trust the word of God. You will walk in the word.
Remember this, anytime that you decided against the word of God; even after godly counsel; know that there is a hidden cause. The devil will build mountains out of mole hills and make you believe it; beware!
Stay blessed; I love you!
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