"...I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

One of our greatest roles as a Christian is to be an intercessor, a person who intervenes or prays for another person. I was reading tonight about marriage and the amazing gift we have been given, to go before the Almighty King and petition or plea on our husband or wive's behalf. I read a great quote..."What we accomplish on our knees in the invisible realm will ultimately affect the strength of our marriage in the visible realm."

We, as Christians, are called the "Bride" of Christ. We are walking examples of the heavenly relationship between Jesus and those who believe His name. This can be a beautiful thing! But,there is someone who wants to destroy that beautiful thing...Satan. In John 10:10 it says, the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy..." His desire is to destroy the God-ordained and designed marriage. He began this work in the garden and he is using the same tactics today. He isn't too creative, but he is very effective as he breaks down families one by one, starting at the top with husbands and wives.

How many times do we fail to see the enemy's hand in our marriages? The struggle is not against flesh and blood... The next time we have a conflict with our husband/wife, let's stop for a moment and ask ourselves who the real enemy is. The battle surrounds us and we are unable to see it.

If you have a chance, read the story in 2 Kings 6:8-17. The prophet Elisha intercedes for his servant. There is a battle waging war, the king of Aram sends horses and chariots to surround Elisha. When the sun came up, Elisha's servant sees that they are surrounded and he's frightened. He asks Elisha what they should do. Elisha answers, "Don't be afraid...those who are with us are more than those who are with them." In verse 17 Elisha prays, "O Lord, open his eyes so he may see." Then the Lord opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. And they were safe!

You and I serve the same mighty King of Kings! When there is a battle waging within our marriage, or any other relationship for that matter, we must take a step back and ask who the real enemy is. We have the same power to intercede. And although we cannot see God's hands in the flesh, He sends His warring angels to fight on our behalf. Amen!

When we are praying and reading the Word of God, the sword of the Spirit, the enemy can have no foothold. Satan loves it when we spend our time worrying, doubting, stressed, arguing, critical, etc. As much as there is an enemy, there is also our God who says..."I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." John 10:10

The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. Psalm 34:17

IHS,
Cammie