“The people who walk in darkness will see a great light.  For those who live in a land of deep darkness, a light will shine.”  Isaiah 9:2

Satan is running rampant in my life and in the lives of all my friends.  Everyone I know is being attacked.  One friend in particular has been struggling with unrest and confusion.  Her past has come back to haunt her.  She has overcome so much adversity in her life. She claimed victory over satan about 2 months ago.  After being stuck in the pain of her tortuous past for years, she and I celebrated her ability to forgive.  She was ready to move on to a brighter future.

Healed. Forever changed!

And satan has been on her heels ever since.

She had been in a dark daze for weeks, unsure of how she got there.  She and I planned to attend a meeting one Sunday afternoon, but she couldn’t find the room. She had forgotten her phone so she was unable to call me.  Satan had her right where he wanted her:  Alone and vulnerable. She stopped short, allowing her emotions to take over.  She ran out of the building without ever finding me.

She was blinded by darkness, unable to see.  Had she taken three more steps down the hallway, she would have found me and a plethora of people who would have surrounded her, loved on her and prayed with her.

Three steps toward victory.

Satan is the father of lies, doubt and confusion.  When darkness settles on us, the light becomes dim. It’s bleak and frightening.  Satan will use whatever, and whoever he can in order to discourage us from healing or changing or growing closer to the Lord.   However, evil can only go as far as God’s chains allow him, and those three steps were out of satan’s reach.

God is the Father of clarity, and of peace; full of light. God wants us to take that next faithful step, even when it’s dark and scary.   Step by courageous step, we become victorious when we fix our eyes on Jesus in spite of the darkness.

The next time you find yourself surrounded by darkness, persevere.  Take that next step toward the light.   Then take another step.  Yes, it’s dark and scary.  Yes, your emotions will take over.  That’s okay. Cry, scream, and yell if you have to.  Do not allow evil to win that day or any other day.  Every step you take toward the light, you claim victory over evil.

Victory in the joyous light of the Lord!

Peace be with you.

~Julia