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When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will raise up a standard against him!

By Joe Smith

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June 18, 2012 02:10 PM

Good evening Friends,

This will be my first post in over a month.. I thought I would write about some life experiences, and how the Lord gets the honor and glory in all of them...

The last month has been pretty hard for us here. We have had a number of health issues to deal with, some business issues,
and on top of all that, when you deal with multiple problems at the same time, the enemy always tries to bring a spirit of discouragement into the mix..

I have had a rough time over the past 30 to 40 days, but I thank the Lord for all my friends here, and for the encouragement
I have gotten from many of you. First of all, everyone is alive and healthy.. My son Joe Jr. has to have another ct scan in a week or so, but I know it will be fine.

I was praying and talking to the Lord about all we have been going through, and felt His leading to share this with you all..

Many people are going through very hard times right now. God wants to be our peace. When you think of what happens when there is a flood, you see a picture of water on every side. This is kind of like when you are being hit from every side. Health issues, financial, relationships, etc... On and on.. The devil wants to eat us for lunch, but God has already secured the victory for us in Christ Jesus! The blood of Jesus has made us free!

Ok, back to the flood... I liken being flooded by the devil to getting hit from every side, and all at the same time.

Here is a wonderful promise from the Word of God in the book of Isaiah:

Isaiah 59:19 So shall they fear the name of the Lord from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; for when the enemy comes in like a flood, the spirit of the Lord shall raise up a standard against him.

How AWESEOME! He is our present help in time of trouble... The word in Nahum 1:7 says The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble, and He knoweth them who trust in Him.

My dear friends, I hope you are encouraged by the fact that when it seems like the flood waters are about to go over our heads, the Lord is always there to rescue us. Not a second too late, but always allowing our faith the opportunity to be tested, and to grow.

Whatever you might be going through, please hang in there! He won't let you down..

In Psalm 37, David said "I have been young, and now am old, yet have I never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread".. David knew that no matter what kind of mess he found himself in, the Lord was always there to rescue him. He is just as much there for us today as He was for David then..

You all have a blessed evening, and rest in the peace that He is in control of whatever you might be going through!

I think this word was for me, but I hope it encouraged you all also.

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Cookie Hooper

True Blue Realty - Arvada, CO

Real Estate Sales & Property Management

Joe, Thanks for the timely encouragement. God spoke to me through you this morning. I have been in the midst of a flood, and sometimes, while we're in the dark and rushing water we begin to think that we're all alone in this battle. We even fail to see that the enemy is causing it. His words, repeated through you, have lifted my head above the water so that I can see His standard flying in the wind, beckoning me to safe harbor. I'm swimming there now, and am confident that He will be a fortress to me, make me stand, and defeat the enemy in my behalf.

I'm not sure what's going on with your son, and it looks like you've been through it lately too. I'm praying for you and for your son, my Brother in Christ. Thanks again for the encouraging words.

Jun 19, 2012 01:02 AM

Bob & Bonnie Horning

Mount Joy, PA

Hey Joe, I got this very lesson last Sept. 6th when we were flooded. Same scriptures He showed me and everything. I know that He prepares a feast table for us... in the presence of our enemys just to show how little regard He has for the darkness. We were just floating in our pool Sunday that was a muddy, frog and fish infested lagoon just 9 months before. Totally restored to a condition better than before the flood and we were recalling how everything is restored to us twice as good as what was taken from us. It's His promise and He never goes back on His promises.... ever. I pray Psalm 51 over you and your family today. As the Message says it...

^7-15 Soak me in your laundry and I'll come out clean,
      scrub me and I'll have a snow-white life.
   Tune me in to foot-tapping songs,
      set these once-broken bones to dancing.
   Don't look too close for blemishes,
      give me a clean bill of health.
   God, make a fresh start in me,
      shape a Genesis week from the chaos of my life.
   Don't throw me out with the trash,
      or fail to breathe holiness in me.
   Bring me back from gray exile,
      put a fresh wind in my sails!
   Give me a job teaching rebels your ways
      so the lost can find their way home.
   Commute my death sentence, God, my salvation God,
      and I'll sing anthems to your life-giving ways.
   Unbutton my lips, dear God;
      I'll let loose with your praise.

Many Blessings and love, Amen.

Jun 19, 2012 01:14 AM

Mike Frazier

Carousel Realty of Dyer County - Dyersburg, TN

Northwest Tennessee Realtor

Joe, glad to have you back and yes we all appear to be under the gun of Satan but we have a protector who is more than enough match for him.

Jun 19, 2012 03:57 AM

Joe Smith

NeNet - Tulsa, OK

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Cookie,

Thank you for commenting, and for your prayers! God is faithful... He is our rock, our fortress, our high tower... Ps. 18:2-.. I will be keeping you in my prayers also, and know that God is faithful and will carry you through this..

Have a blessed day!

Jun 20, 2012 12:39 AM

Bob and Bonnie,

Thanks for commenting, and for your friendship... Sorry I missed your call last week also.. Things have been a little hectic. I saw your pictures of your coach! Way to go... Ok, gotta run, God bless, lets talk this week!

Jun 20, 2012 12:42 AM

Mike,

Thanks for your friendship and fellowship.. Yes, it's good to be back. It was a hard 40 or so days, but bless the Lord, He carries us through all we experience. I spoke to Donna yesterday, but you were out of office at the time.. Lets try to connect in the next few days.. Once Donna has the changes to me for the site, we will quickly complete it... Blessings my friend!

Jun 20, 2012 12:45 AM

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