Seeking the defense of Jesus!

We all need a strong defense living in the world and dealing with the evil tactics of Satan. We need someone who has our back.

The promise of God is He desires to be your refuge and fortress.

There are many examples in the Bible of God coming to the rescue of His people. Daniel and his friends survived the fiery furnace. God defeated the three enemy tribes threatening to destroy Jehosaphat’s kingdom. Paul and Silas were delivered out of jail and possible death. Joseph was rescued out of prison and became prosperous under the rule of Pharaoh.

The world is corrupt and Satan wants to destroy believers. How can we be assured God will intervene in our troubles and deliver us from adversity?

God saves the upright in heart. This doesn’t mean you are perfect and without sin. The upright seek to live by the values of Jesus and are covered by His blood.

The upright understand they can never get right with God because of their self nature.

The upright yield to the Holy Spirit and give Him authority over their thoughts and decision making. They know living for self will bring misery and disaster.

The secret to having an upright heart is to live by faith trusting the promises of God. Without faith it is impossible to please God.

Your faith and obedience to the voice of God will fill you with the righteousness of God. Abraham was an imperfect man who made many mistakes but He believed God and stepped out by faith to follow Him.

The upright believer makes Jesus the priority in his life. He zealously seeks the will of God through prayer, reading the Bible and listening for the voice of Jesus.

There is no greater defense than Jesus. He has power and dominion over the heavens and earth. He is omnipotent and nothing is impossible for Him.

Come to Jesus by faith with a repentant heart. He will do for you what you can never do for yourself. This is why He is God!