“Through God we shall do valiantly: for He it is that shall tread down our enemies” (Psalm 60:12; 108:13 KJV). Did David speak this way from victory, because arguably he had just seen defeat? “Wilt not Thou, O God, which hadst cast us off? and Thou, O God, which didst not go out with our armies? Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man” (60:10-11). David was affirming confidence that “we shall do valiantly” (60:12) the next time. Should this not be our place before God? Regardless of our past failures, we need to confess our faults, then valiantly go forward. LORD, in the name of Jesus, we claim this ground on which we stand, as Your ground. We claim ourselves as Your Church. And, we claim by Your grace and power that the gates of hell will not prevail against us. Amen and amen.
Positive Affirmation
Perfect Soundness
“And His name through faith in His name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by Him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all” (Acts 3:16 KJV). Should Christians use doctors and medical science? Of course, since doctors do not heal, but only assist God to heal. It is our privilege to receive healing from God. Yes, but some healing may not be complete until we come into His glorified presence. “Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is” (1John 3:2). In the meantime, we should pray, believe, and affirm our “perfect soundness” (Acts 3:16) from the top of our head to the tip of our toes, until we see the physical reality, or we’re translated into His presence. Even so, come Lord Jesus. Amen.