God is our defense!

What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? ~Romans 8:31

The wind outside of my house this morning is wailing.  It sounds like it will knock anything down that is not anchored by a weight or rooted in the ground.  As I listen to the wind, my mind is taken to a childhood story-The Three Little Pigs.  

The story illustrates a key point of making sure you build your house with the right materials so that when the wolf comes to blow it down, seeking to have you for dinner, you will be protected.  One pig used straw and the wolf blew that down easily.  The other pig used wood, better, but still it fell down with the puff of the wolf.  The last pig, the wise one, used brick and it stood the test.  The wolf, thinking he is smart, tries to enter in by the chimney, but is burned up by the fire prepared just for him.

A childhood story, yes, but so very applicable for today.  The enemy loves to blow hard against us.  He wants to tear down our defenses and discourage us.  We won’t let him in by the door of our hearts so he attacks another way.  The howl of the wind, the lies of the devil, will make you think that you have no defense.  So many attacks swirling around from so many directions.  You don’t know exactly where it is coming from, but you know it’s origin and purpose is to devour you.  But we must stand and be anchored in the truth.  We must build our house on the solid foundation of Christ and with the right materials, the truth of His Word.

The devil can huff and puff all he wants because the truth is that God is our defense and if He be for us ( and He is) no one and nothing can stand against us (Romans 8:31).  So our response to tribulations, the clanging noise of the wind and the huffs and the puffs of the enemy is No.  No, to a spirit of discouragement.  No, to a spirit of defeat. No, to depression.  No, to suicide.  No, to anger and bitterness. No, to hate.  No, to financial ruin. No, to strife and discord.  No, to any and all of his lies because God is our strong tower.  God is our light.  He is my salvation and I will not fear. ( Psalm 27:1)

I will wait on Him.  I will trust in Him.  I will wait for the gentle breeze of His truth( 1 Kings 19:11-12). I will pray without ceasing, giving thanks for it all( 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) because prayer is my offense ( Ephesians 6:18) Prayer allows me to lay it all at the feet of the One who will fight my battles( Exodus 14:14). It allows me to be still and see the goodness of the Lord.  

Lord may thine will be done on earth as it is in heaven.  Give us this day our daily bread so that we can do what You have called us to do.  Lord,  give us the wisdom to seek You and stand firm in the days of double.  Increase our faith as we trust You.  In Jesus name I pray.  Amen