Psalms 23:4
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou art with me.
In the battles of the marketplace, your peace is actually a weapon. The
marketplace creates many opportunities to rob us of our peace. Cash flow
concerns, deadlines, relationships-all create stress on us. Your confidence in
the God of peace declares that you are not falling for the lies of the devil.
You see, the first step toward having spiritual authority over the adversary is
having peace in spite of our circumstances. When Jesus confronted the devil, he
did not confront satan with His emotions or in fear. Knowing that the devil was
a liar, He simply refused to be influenced by any voice other than God's. His
peace overwhelmed satan; His authority then shattered the lie, which sent demons
fleeing.There is a place of walking with God where you simply fear no evil. David
faced a lion, a bear, and a giant. In this Psalm he stood in the "shadow of
death" itself, yet he "feared no evil." David's trust was in the Lord. He said,
"...for Thou art with me." Because God is with you, every adversity you face
will unfold in victory as you maintain your faith in God! David continued, "You
prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies" (Ps. 23:5a). The battle
you are in will soon become a meal for you, an experience that will nourish and
build you up spiritually. Only God's peace will quell your fleshly reactions in
battle. The source of God's peace is God Himself. If fear has been knocking at
your door, begin to face that fear with God's peace. It is God's secret weapon
to destroy fear.
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