Daily Devotionals by Ardith Keef

     Wouldn't satan have loved to see Paul to live in defeat.
     Hallelujah that Paul did not, even though he had every human reason.
     Each of his letters begins with a statement, reaffirming his calling and service to 
the Lord.  
     He never softens the blow because he is in prison.
     He never tries to be sweeter because he has been accused.
     He does not give explanations to justify his imprisonment.
     How can he do that?  Because his eyes are on Jesus.  That makes him available 
to minister to the Body of Christ.  He is able to lead Philemon to the Lord. He is able
to encourage and discipline the Churches.  He is able to train preachers and
overseers
     Soldier, David's three Might Men are eternally immortalized for standing firm when
all the rest of Israel had fled.  They stood alone, and slaughtered hundreds of the 
enemy.
     Stop looking at your situation.  You are not hanging on a Cross.  
     Jesus died so that you could have victory.
     Stand up and claim it!