With my control, I've created so many barriers. I can sit here all day describing each wall that Satan has built around me, because ultimately if he can put me in a box then he has stopped another one of God's people from worshiping Him and spreading His name. Paul said "We do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places" Ephesians 6:12. Its all Satan, because he just can't stand the beauty that God created and even more so the glory that radiates from creation...
...and I refuse to let Satan steal something away from me that God has chosen to give me out of His grace and love, so I won't spend any more time looking at the walls.
But no matter how appealing, hip, or beautiful the wall looks eventually it closes us in and traps us. But God in His love, kindness, and faithfulness, makes beautiful things no matter their condition. Joseph told his brothers, "As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today" Genesis 50:20. Satan wasn't smart enough to build a ceiling though, so God used the walls as a way for me to turn my face to Him.
Its only the beginning. I haven't even finished getting ready for the day, nor have I left the house, but my God is already at work tearing down the walls. He is stronger than all machines, sledge hammers, and all weapons of mass destruction put together, and His tearing down walls will not leave any mess or damages.....
....all because of Jesus.
Thank you, Jesus, for dying on the cross for my sins and giving me grace, that I can stand in the courts of my Heavenly Father forever.
