Charleston

My heart is saddened by the murder of nine people at a historic black church in Charleston, SC, last night. It’s unthinkable that someone would carry out such a heinous crime inside a church, or is it?

The more I think about it the more I’m convinced this is exactly what satan wants to do. Jesus said he comes to steal, kill, and destroy. He knew to do so inside a church again would be extremely painful, but he didn’t stop there. He made it racial to give it an extra sting. By making it racial his plan to cause division among the races is advanced. Don’t believe satans lies. I read that the gunman (satan speaking through him) said black people are taking over and raping their women. Lies. All lies. Jesus said satan is a liar and the father of lies. Don’t believe anything he says.

We must recognize the plans and schemes of satan so that he gains no ground on us. This is not about race or a hate crime. This is about the war between good and evil, and satan will use anyone who yields him or herself to do his will. Scripture says it best, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.” (‭Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬ KJV)

We have to keep our focus on what is really going on and not allow ourselves to get caught up in our feelings or the media hype. The truth is not reported in the media. The media can only report facts. For the truth we must rely on the word of almighty God. The truth is we are not at war against a white man or a black man or racism or hate crimes, we are at war with satanic influences working through white, black, and all people in the earth! The truth is satan wants to kill all of us. He wants us to hate and distrust each other. He wants us to be prejudice. If he can plant hate for others in our hearts he can use us to do his will. What is his will? Kill, steal, and destroy us.

Don’t allow what satan did in Charleston to make you bitter. Don’t allow your feelings and emotions to control your thoughts, words, and actions. God tells us what to do to prevail against satan. He said, “Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.” (Ephesians‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬ KJV) We must put on the whole armor of God daily. Jesus is that armor. He’s our truth, righteousness, peace, faith salvation, and He is the word of God. We are to be strong in Him and in the power of His might. Let’s be ready so that satan does not catch us unaware and kill us prematurely or kill our spirits by making us angry, bitter, and racist. Lets be discerning so we can recognize when satan is working through or when he is speaking through someone. Let’s pray without ceasing as scripture instructs us. Let’s keep fellowship with our Lord throughout the day.

Let’s always remember who we are in Christ. Victorious. Triumphant. Conquerors. Light. Salt. Vessels of love, truth, peace, joy, faith, and justice.

Prayers going up for Charleston. Stand still and see the salvation of the Lord.

Love,

Miss Terri