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Iron Sharpens Iron!

Iron Sharpens Iron!

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know that iron sharpens iron and the importance of support from like-minded brothers. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Decades ago, when the Promise Keepers Movement was first beginning, I went to an event at Dodger Stadium. The first night, I could not locate any of my friends from church. The next day, I did connect with my friends.

The night I was alone, I took time to reflect on all Christ was doing with the men in the stadium. It was dynamic to think there were that many active believers from all over southern California in one place.

The next day, I had a greater feeling of personal accountability when I was among friends.

Fellowship with other men was a key ingredient of what made Promise Keepers so dynamic.

Proverbs 27:17 (ESV) was quoted often during that era.

“Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.”

Are you in fellowship with other believers?

If not, seek out a few faithful men. Ask them to join with you as accountability partners. Sharpen each other with God’s holy and inspired word.

Keep the faith.

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Tempted to Envy Evildoers?

Tempted to Envy Evildoers?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who might be tempted to envy and associate with evildoers.

Criminals can develop a reputation.

Some misguided individuals will actually idolize these bad people.

I once knew a man who had been an undercover police officer. His job was to aid in the arrest and conviction of criminals.

Proverbs 24:1-2 (ESV) warns against envying and even wanting to “hang out” evil ones.

“Be not envious of evil men,
nor desire to be with them,
for their hearts devise violence,
and their lips talk of trouble.”

Don’t envy evil ones and stay away from them. If are in proximity to someone who is evil, take action to flee.

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Deliver and Guard Me?

Deliver and Guard Me?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who wish to be delivered from evil and violent people. In Jesus’ name, amen.

When the wicked seem to thrive, realize we are in a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:12 (ESV) says, “For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.”

In Psalm 140:1-8 (ESV), the psalmist’s cry is to be delivered and guarded from evil and violent men.

“Deliver me, O Lord, from evil men;
preserve me from violent men,
who plan evil things in their heart
and stir up wars continually.
They make their tongue sharp as a serpent’s,
and under their lips is the venom of asps. Selah

Guard me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked;
preserve me from violent men,
who have planned to trip up my feet.
The arrogant have hidden a trap for me,
and with cords they have spread a net;
beside the way they have set snares for me. Selah

I say to the Lord, You are my God;
give ear to the voice of my pleas for mercy, O Lord!
O Lord, my Lord, the strength of my salvation,
you have covered my head in the day of battle.
Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked;
do not further their evil plot, or they will be exalted! Selah”

Are you in a conflict with a wicked person or persons? Take action. Realize the spiritual battle rages. Listen to God’s leading. Not only is it a time for prayer, it is a time to get the help of others to pray and to help you take action.

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Saved From Bloodthirsty Men?

Saved From Bloodthirsty Men?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who need to be saved from bloodthirsty men. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Look at the latest news. The statistics are startling. Targeted or indiscriminate violence is having a devastating impact on communities. It also affects individuals.

Psalm 59:1-5 (ESV) is about David, the psalmist’s, request that he will be delivered from people sent to kill him.

“Deliver me from my enemies, O my God;
protect me from those who rise up against me;
deliver me from those who work evil,
and save me from bloodthirsty men.

For behold, they lie in wait for my life;
fierce men stir up strife against me.
For no transgression or sin of mine, O Lord,
for no fault of mine, they run and make ready.
Awake, come to meet me, and see!
You, Lord God of hosts, are God of Israel.
Rouse yourself to punish all the nations;
spare none of those who treacherously plot evil. Selah ”

Need saving from bloodthirsty men or women? If so, run to God for refuge. Ask him to intervene. Whatever the need. Pray.

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