The Lord is your defense and vindication!

The Lord spoke these words recently:

"I am your Defense. I am your Vindication. Stay innocent in Me. Stay pure before Me. Do as I say, and say as I say. And I will know how to defend you and vindicate you. I will know how to take over your situation, no matter how hard and tricky it may be. I will know how to overcome whatever evil or malicious plans of the enemy against you."

What does 'vindication' mean? 

It can mean 'the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion' or 'be proven correct and cleared of blame'. In other words, the Lord will clear you from any form of accusation, blame, or suspicion; and He will prove you right before others, if you walk in His ways and if you walk in integrity before Him.

This word 'vindicate' is 'diyn' in Hebrew, and the Hebrew alphabets for 'diyn' is 'Dalet-Yud-Nun'. 

'Dalet' is a 'picture' of 'door, entrance';

'Yud' is a 'picture' of 'the hand of God (that works)';

'Nun' is a 'picture' of 'seed, heir, or God's promises for you that He is going to fulfil'.

You know what this means? 

Whatever situation, problem, or challenges you may be facing at the moment; and however difficult, hard, or tricky your situation may be, you can surrender it to the Lord and let Him take over. In other words, you can open the door (entrance) for God's hand to work in your situation (instead of you taking matters into your own hands). 

And when you allow the strong hand of God to take over your situation, He will know how to make the way clear for you! And He is going to see to it that all His promises, mission, and vision for you are going to be fulfilled, no matter how the enemy tries to come against you! Why? Because you are the heir of God, the son (or daughter) of God! And He remembers it!

That's exactly what David prayed and experienced during his days. The name 'David' means 'Beloved'. And because you too are a beloved of God, you too can be assured of God's defense and vindication - in any situation that you face in your life!

Here are some of the words of David written in the book of Psalm:

Psalm 18:1-3 (NKJV): I will love You, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised; So shall I be saved from my enemies.

Psalm 26:1-5 (NKJV): Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity. I have also trusted in the LORD; I shall not slip. Examine me, O LORD, and prove me; Try my mind and my heart. For Your lovingkindness is before my eyes. And I have walked in Your truth. I have not sat with idolatrous mortals, nor will I go in with hypocrites. I have hated the assembly of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked.

Psalm 35:1-3 (NKJV): Plead my cause, O LORD, with those who strive with me; Fight against those who fight against me. Take hold of shield and buckler, and stand up for my help. Also draw out the spear, and stop those who pursue me. Say to my soul, "I am your salvation."

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You have been given the authority!

In Luke 10:19, Jesus said, "Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you."

The word 'authority' here is 'exousia' in Greek, and it can mean 'power to act, authority to act'; from the word 'exesti', which means 'permission (legal right) to do something'. 

Therefore, people of God, whatever work of darkness, word of darkness, charm, witchcraft, black magic, or any unwholesome words that come against you, fear not! Because Jesus has given you His power and authority to trample on all these! 

In fact, Jesus has given you the permission (legal right in the spiritual realm) to use His name! You can therefore exert this authority in His name, which is the name above all names - that every knee should bow, and every tongue should confess, that Jesus Christ is the Lord - in heaven, on earth, and under the earth! (Philippians 2:10-11)

What does 'serpents and scorpions' signify here? These signify 'anything or anyone that seek to harm you'. So right now, in the precious name of Jesus, you can hold the blood of Jesus against all those work of darkness that try to suppress you, oppress you, or even penetrate you. Amen!

Let's go back to two verses before Luke 10:19. Here's what the Scripture says in Luke 10:17-18, 'Then the seventy (disciples) returned with joy, saying, "Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name." And Jesus said to them, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven."'

You know what this means? You have the superior power of God over Satan and all his powers on earth! Because Satan has fallen, and because you can use the name of Jesus, just like the disciples that returned with joy, you too have this privilege and authority that has been given to you! 

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever! The same Jesus those days is the same Jesus who lives in you today! And therefore if you are in Christ, there's nothing in this world that you should be afraid of. In fact, they should be afraid of you!

Therefore, rejoice and be glad, because Jesus has given you this 'exousia', just as He has spoken in the Word, and because Jesus who is in you is greater than he that is in the world! (1 John 4:4) 

Hallelujah!

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Look to the steadfast God!

Lamentations 3:22-23 (ESV) says, 'The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.'

Indeed, the Lord our God is a steadfast God, and His mercies never come to an end. 

And because He is steadfast, you too can be steadfast while on earth, no matter what challenges, predicament, crisis, or trials you may be going through at the moment.

When the world around you may fail you, or people around you may fail you, God's love for you never fails and never ceases.

The definition of this word 'steadfast' can be 'being steady, unshakable, unshaking, unwavering, unchanging, faithful, firm, stays the same'. 

So, when everything else in this world is shaken or is shaking, we have this assurance that the Lord remains the same - yesterday, today, and forever. 

In an unstable, unpredictable, and volatile time like this, let us therefore look to the Lord who is steadfast. He is our Rock, our Refuge, our Firm Foundation, and our Sure Foundation. Amen!

Everyone has his or her own unique challenges on earth, at different times and different seasons. No two persons are exactly the same. But the Lord is saying to you that He understands you from the inside-out, and He understands exactly what you are going through at the moment, even if no one else on earth understands. 

For some of you beloved who are going through challenges in life at the moment (whatever these may be), be rest assured that His strong arms will carry you through, and His strong hands will shield you and protect you. And through all these storms, be rest assured that He has not forsaken you nor forgotten you. 

Psalm 55:22 (NKJV) says, 'Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved (or to be shaken)'.

In Christ, you are made righteous because of what He has done for you on the cross. The Scripture says 'you are the righteousness of God through Christ' (2 Corinthians 5:21). Therefore, whatever happens around you, the Lord knows how to take care of you and sustain you, as long as you continue to look to Him.

So, take heart, and be encouraged. The Lord has spoken, and He will make it good (Numbers 23:19). He is your Stronghold and your Defense, and therefore nothing in this world will be able to shake you (Psalm 62:1-2). 

Stay steadfast in the Lord and stay steadfast in your faith (1 Peter 5:8-9, Colossians 2:5-7), and you'll be sure you'll triumph and come forth victorious. In Jesus' name. Amen!

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