The Daily Guide
Safe in Christ
Now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around about me; therefore I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
Psalm 27:6 - NKJV
The enemies of your life in this world are many. This means you need to know how to be lifted up above them so you're out of their reach. The word "enemies" in the Bible refers anything or anyone that would rise against you to harm you or to do you in. The psalmist gives counsel from his own lifestyle experience on how to get above those enemies. He gives you the key to it. He indicates the key is offering the sacrifices of joy! Sing praises to the Lord in joy even in the midst of trouble and the Lord will lift you up above your enemies around about you.. Hab.3:19.
Take on responsibility for the condition of your heart and soul. The one who does so can offer the sacrifices of joy. If you let it, your heart will get troubled and fearful; so you have to not let it! If you let it, your soul will get itself into a state of turmoil; so you have to not let it! In trying times, keep a tight reign over your soul. In troublesome times, keep a guard on what you think, how you emotionally react and what you are minded to do. Fix your mind upon on Jesus the Lord. John 14:27.
Have fortitude in trying times! Fortitude is endurance. It's patience. It's the power to see things through. As a child of God it's a gift that is within you as part of the fruit of the Spirit. Fortitude gives you sufficiency to march with cheer through trouble-some times. Praise the Lord in fortitude and good cheer. Praise the Lord in joy. In doing that, all God's favour and equipping will work effectively in you to lift you above your enemies around about you! Gal.5:22.
Keep your soul and keep your victory
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