BTR Weekly eNewsletter: Blessing #5: "Experiencing God's Presence in the Conflict"

Issue #690 ~ November 8, 2021

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Blessing #5: Experiencing God's Presence in the Conflict

"He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

Psalm 112:7

"His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes."

Psalm 112:8

Verse 7: "He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the Lord."

Every day it is necessary for the worshiping believer to suit up for battle, realizing Satan has home-field advantage.

Isaiah 41:10: "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (NIV).

In Psalm 112:7, 3 things are said about the worshiper: (1) "He will have no fear of bad news"; (2) his heart is steadfast"; and (3) "[he is] trusting in the Lord."

Verse 8: "His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look in triumph on his foes."

Verse 8 gives 3 more characteristics of this worshiping individual: (1) "His heart is secure"; (2) "he will have no fear"; and (3) "he will look in triumph on his foes."

Isaiah 54:17: "no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and this is their vindication from me,' declares the Lord" (NIV).

Isaiah 32:17: "The fruit of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quietness and confidence forever" (NIV).

The true worshiper's heart is "steadfast" and "secure." Satan is a defeated foe.

1 John 4:4: "You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world" (NASB).

We find the Psalmist resting in total confidence in his great God.

I find myself filled with joyful anticipation of the victory the Lord has already provided on the cross. The victory I will experience this day is I am dependent upon His spirit to infuse me with strength to walk in the way that would please Him.

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Praises & Prayer Requests

1. Pray: You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3 (NIV)

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2. Pray: ...if indeed you continue in the faith firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel that you have heard, which was proclaimed in all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a minister. Colossians 1:23 (NASB)

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3. Praise: But thanks be to God, who always leads us in His triumph in Christ, and manifests through us the sweet aroma of the knowledge of Him in every place. 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NASB)

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4. Pray: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5, 6 (NIV)

5. Pray: For the BTR website that we will continue to add lessons taught by Don. Thank you for the many who support BTR through your prayers and financial gifts.

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Join me in singing that great old hymn by Isaac Watts "Am I a Soldier of the Cross?":

Am I a soldier of the cross, A follow'r of the Lamb?

And shall I fear to own His cause, Or blush to speak His name?

Must I be carried to the skies On flow'ry beds of ease,

While others fought to win the prize, And sailed thro' bloody seas?

Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood?

Is this vile world a friend to grace, To help me on to God?

Sure I must fight, if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord;

I'll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by Thy Word.