I am not considered to be a "woman of a few words!" I started talking at the age of one year, and haven't stopped since. You may verify my verbosity with family and friends--and especially my kids! BUT not so for many of you. For on my home page, you have kindly entered just "a word or two" in my guestbook, as I've requested you to do. I've had many wonderful responses from people around the world, who have found inspiration and fun at Peggie's Place! I've been blessed by your nice comments.
But hold on--for this week, the "devil" came to visit, and left "a word of two" in my guestbook! Now when the devil comes to visit, you do sit up and take notice--and I did! He signed in as "The Devil," with a bogus address of "devil@hell.com." In completing the form, as to how he found Peggie's Place, he replied, "I know all." His comment? "I'm going to take over the earth."
Now I do not believe Satan visited Peggie's Place this week and signed my guestbook. He's much too smart to be so obvious. Someone, perhaps a Christian-mocker or hater, a smart-alec or ridiculer, decided to have some "fun," and his idea of having fun was to harrass a Christian web site. Be that as it may, I know the root of all evil, the one behind the Christian mockers and ridiculers--and I am here to serve notice on THAT one that he is NOT going to take over the earth--or you or me, or anyone whose life is protected by the Blood of Christ.
Are you suffering ridicule, harrassment and attack by the enemy of your soul? Are you sick and tired of it? Then rise up, come with me to the Well, and let's see what the REAL Word says about it! And oh, by the way, you WILL need your SWORD!!
A Helping Word...or Two!
The Word of a Fool!...When the "fool himself" knocks at your door, what do you do? He may disguise himself as an angel of light, a religious do-gooder, a man of peace, but if you are wise, and full of the Spirit, you will immediately discern something is wrong. His words may be full of "sweetness and light," or full of fear, hatred, anger, and disillusionment. His voice may whisper, or it may be accusing, rough, and raw. His tone may drip with honey, or it may be harsh, questioning, and sarcastic. But it will NOT be the Voice of your Shepherd. Listen closely and you will KNOW!
And I've got a word for you! "Recognize his entry!" Don't give him house room! Send JESUS, your powerful Savior and Lord, to answer the door. He cannot stand the Name of Jesus, the Blood of Jesus, or YOUR testimony. He will be gone in a flash!
"Neither give place to the devil (Ephesians 4:27)."
The Word of Faith!...When you have friends who surround you with Christian love, faith, and support, you know an event such as this will not go unheeded. A pastor friend of mine, made aware of the "visit," immediately sent a reply to the bogus address, with the subject: "Thanks for your entry....NOT!," and this message:
"Just a note to give you a weather report for your planned trip in
the near future..
Hell..Unbearably hot with some flames and torment. Lake of Fire..Even hotter with total destruction. Stay tuned for further updates.."
Got another word for you! "Resist his efforts!" How? With the mighty WORD of God.! (That Word may literally BE one word, "JESUS!" but know there is power in that Name!) Thank God for His powerful Word--quote it, memorize it, let it dwell in your heart. It's the weapon He has given His children to wield against the enemy of God Himself. For you see, the evil arrows of Satan are not really targeted against you--they are aimed at the One you represent--the One who has conquered the foe. Stand in His power, hold firm the Sword of the Spirit, His Word, and be victorious in His Name.
"...faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God (Romans 10:17 KJV)."
"...The devil, like a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; whom resist steadfast in the faith...(1 Peter 5:8,9 KJV)."
The Fatal Word!...Back to the guestbook reply--it came back, of course, "Returned mail: undeliverable; user unknown." And further down the page, these words, "The following address had permanent fatal errors-----"
Well, you're not kidding! And I've REALLY got a word for you, "Remember his end!" This story may be over, but "his" is not--for a permanent fatal error awaits him, and his cohorts, in the Lake of Fire. He is not "unknown" to the God we know. His end is destruction, forever and ever. No more will he harrass and ridicule the children of God. He may have "a word of two" now, but he does not have THE FINAL WORD. God does!
"And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night forever and ever (Revelation 20:10 KJV)."
"And he that sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new. And he said unto me, Write; for these words are true and fiathful...It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is thirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things, and I will be his God, and he shall be my son (Revelation 21:5-7 KJV)."
And that's just a word or two--from my heart--to yours!
His Healing Word
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness overcame it not (John 1:1-5 (KJV)."
"Lord, when the devil comes knockin' at my door this week, I am sending YOU, the LIVING WORD to answer. I will be strong in You; I will stand in the Power of Your Word; I will overcome in the authority of Your Name! Amen."
