When I watch the sibling relationship developing between my daughter and son, I’m reminded of my own childhood and my interactions with my younger brother. It’s very apparent that there is a genuine love between our children. My daughter, the oldest, is the teacher and boss. She wants to help her little brother do well and has high expectations for him. At times, I’m forced to remind her he’s younger and will not act or react in the ways she would like for him to. She always wants to teach him valuable lessons and boss him around. While my son looks up to his big sister and wants to please her, he also has a mischievous side. Unfortunately, that sneaky side of him brings out the worst in my daughter. When her instructions become harsh directives rather than entertain his thoughts and opinions, he recourse of action it to do something to get on her nerves. One minute they are playing together. The next minute they are fighting like cats and dogs. While pushing her buttons seems to be a funny pastime for him, it drives my daughter crazy. As we were eating breakfast and preparing for school recently he had, yet again, done something to get under her skin. At one point, I said to her, “Baby, he can only make you as mad or as upset as you allow him to. If you will ignore him, eventually, he will tire and move on to something else.” Instantly, I heard the Holy Spirit say, “Yes, he will!” But I knew the “he” God was referring to was not my son. The Holy Spirit’s response was directed at me regarding the enemy attacks on my own mind and life.
As Christians, a seed of worry or doubt can pop into our heads and we allow that thought to grow like a fungus in the darkness of our minds. Ignorantly, from time to time, we give the enemy credit for things he had no hand in doing. Sometimes a bad day is just that; a bad day. The word of God states, ““I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” [John 16:33] The word of God warns us we’re going to have trouble. It’s going to rain on the just and the unjust, as referenced in Matthew 5:45. But, even if the devil decides to attack us let him take his best shot. He must go through our Heavenly Father before laying a hand on us. We are the children of God. Being a child of God comes with perks. Be assured, no weapon formed against us will prosper……..EVER!!
Closing remarks and encouragement: Allowing the enemy to slip in and torment us is like giving our peace of mind away. Rather than allowing him to live rent free in our minds, lets evict him like the terrible, non-paying tenant he is. The scripture above reminds us, God has already overcome the world! As His children, we’re given those same rights! We’re overcomers!!!!!!!!
Have blessed week, my friends!!!