Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. 1 Peter 4:12 ESV
spiritual warfare
Stop Struggling!
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 NLT
Enemy #1
“You have heard the commandment that says, ‘You must not commit adultery.’ But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Jesus
The Light
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“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” – Jesus
Guest Post: Heather Rae Hutzel
I am very pleased to host a guest post by Heather Rae Hutzel on Living in the Reign.
After publishing her Amazon Bestselling novel, The Book of Life: The Greatest Story Ever Told, Heather Rae Hutzel began a journey of discovering what it truly means to live in the radical story that God designed for us. What that meant for Heather was quitting her job in the marketing research industry to pursue a God-given dream to unite and prepare the Bride of Christ for the return of her King. Heather inspires and challenges the Church to abandon the status quo of watered-down, Americanized Christianity to pursue a radical, sold-out Kingdom life.
Heather lives with her husband in Northern Kentucky where they enjoy spending time in their garden, taking photographs, and playing with their beloved dog. You can find out more at HeatherRaeHutzel.com.
You will enjoy what Heather Rae has to say…
Look to the Greater One
The Church of Jesus Christ is being besieged on ever side. It faces conflicts within and without. From the outside there are organizations and special interest groups of all kinds that are challenging our Christian faith and practice on the most fundamental levels. Inside there is all kinds of compromise and corruption being exposed that seriously challenges our credibility in the eyes of everyone, believers as well as non-believers. Continually fighting this battle on two fronts can prove to be exhausting, and can quickly lead us to despair. However, in the midst of the siege, I would like us to consider the encouragement of a godly king to look to the Greater One.
In the Midst of the Battle
We live in the midst of an intense spiritual war between the Kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Too often we think we know how to handle it when the battle finds its way to our doorstep. Such a presumptuous attitude could get us killed. It is vitally important that we inquire of the Lord in the midst of the battle. King David serves of an excellent example of an inquiring warrior.
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