Preparing Yourself Before The Battle! 2-16-25

Welcome to the word for the week. Let’s talk about a difficult but necessary topic this week. We have been here before but as we move through this year this is an important reminder. The chain is only as strong as its weakest link. There are many arguments both for and against this. There are those who feel that you should not concern yourself with your weaknesses because God will cover you. There are those who feel that if you do not concern yourself with them they will bring you down. Here is the scriptural answer. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. It does not take a lot to begin to bring you down. It only takes one thing that you ignore. You do not have to concern yourself with your weak areas if you choose not to. Just know that those giant sequoia trees started out as small seeds. In other words, the little things you ignore will one day grow to be big things you cannot fix. Never forget that.

The enemy we fight plays what it is called the long game. That means that he is not interested in trying to throw everything your way at one time. He ramps up the attacks gradually and the truth is that is a battlefield strategy. You make your opponent feel as if there is not much to worry about and as soon as they get comfortable you hit them with an avalanche of artillery and take them out quickly. If you ignore the warning signs the enemy will simply plant more seeds and leave you having to fight more than you bargained for. You cannot afford to do this spiritually speaking. You need to be wise in the things and ways of God. You can be properly equipped and still not know how to use anything at your disposal. It is important not only to know that we have on the whole armor of God but we must also know how and when to use those weapons He gives us.

There is zero reason for the enemy to attack you out in the open and in an obvious way. Take heed to this next part. The next level of attack in your life will not show itself while it is down the road and headed your way. It will be in an area where you are weak and it is easier to wreak havoc. Here is your way through and out of this attack. Put your pride down. Do not think more of yourself than you should. The battle is not yours but it belongs to the Lord. In other words, it will not be your strength that gets you through this. It will be your reliance on God to get you through. Your weakness may be what the enemy attacks but it will be up to you to remind him that Christ is your true strength and not you. You will need to know that God is more than able and He is a very present help in your time of need. There is no need to be afraid. This is the time to watch and pray. Remember, this too shall pass but you must remain consistent in your walk with God during this season. There will be glory after this!

May the Lord continue to bless and keep you in His grace,
Bishop Carlos J. Lennon