Trojan Horse

Have you ever had a scripture that just kept popping up over and over? I've learned when that happens that God is trying to get my attention. Recently I kept coming upon the passage from Philippians 4:8 - 9 : "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."

In the midst of a battle, it's easy to focus on the battle and become discouraged and troubled. It's easy for the enemy to send seemingly innocent thoughts into our minds, but those simple thoughts can be trojan horses. Once we dwell on them, they release destructive thought patterns into our minds and try to undermine our faith, especially when there is a delay involved.

Finally, as I realized that the Lord was trying to show me where I should be focusing during the current battle, I began to focus on this scripture and as I was doing that I realized that the words were describing Jesus: true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, praiseworthy. I've never seen that in that passage before. So as I meditated on the Word, He came and spoke to me and encouraged me by revealing Himself to me. I love those simple ways that the Lord shows us He is there and working on our behalf.

And I don't want to miss the second part of that passage: "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." I can't think of anything we need more when we're facing a battle and giants in the land than the God of peace. He promises He will be with us!