TOPIC: IF GOD BE FOR US, WHO CAN BE AGAINST US?
SCRIPTURE READING:- DANIEL 3.
TEXT:- ROMANS 8:31.
A. In answering the raised question to our topic, the followings could be among those who can be against us, because the answer is not “no one”, but “many can be against us.” Let’s now discuss the followings:
1. Devil and is cohort are the first who can be and always around to be against us, in order to destroy our testimonies, and even to make us fall. See 1Peter 5:8; James 4:7.
2. Sin is another agent that is always contending with us daily so that we can be victim of the devil. See Romans 6:14.
3. Worldiness is another force who can be against us. Worldiness is like a flash to our eyes and later penetrate into our mind and if changed, and turns us to be worldly like Demas, [2 Timothy 4:10]. See James 4:4.
4. Our family members can be against us too. And they can be used by the devil against us because of our right standing with God, [i.e. righteousness]. Note that one with God is the majority. See Micah 7:6; Matthew 10:36.
5. Funny enough, our friends could also be used to be against us. See Psalm 41:9; 55:12-13; John 13:8.
6. Also to the greatest surprise, you yourself can be against yourself. Either through your character or by deceiving yourself. See Romans 7:15,19,24.
7. And finally, God Himself can be against you. But the difference between that of God is for a purpose, either for your:
a. Your promotion, [Job 2:3].
b. Your problems to be solved, [1Samuel 1:5].
c. Your provision/need to be met, [Genesis 22:1-2].
d. Through unanswered prayers, [2 Corinthians 12:7-10].
B. Note:
1. The freedom and victory we have is that all those who can be against us had already been defeated by our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
2. That was why the text says, “if God be for us” then i conclude and say, no power can be against us to overcome us. See Romans 7:25; 8:37.
C. Typical Example:
Those who were against Shedrach, Mechach and Abegnego were all put to shame. See Daniel 3
D. Prayer Points:
1. I command, every attitude and character of mine that are ungodly, die to the root by fire.
2. I command, all those that are rising up to be against me, begin to fight each other.
3. Holy Ghost fire, I give You express permission, go in any length, and fight for me.
Happy Lord’s Day!
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Good evening sir, more strenght sir. I pray God will continue using you for this generation and upcoming generation the more, sir your anointing will never run dry in Jesus Christ name.