though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
for Thou art with me.” – Psalm 23:4a KJV
In the battles of the workplace, your peace is
actually a weapon. The workplace creates many opportunities to rob us of our
peace. Cash flow concerns, deadlines, relationships – all create stress on us.
Your confidence in the God of peace declares that you are not falling for the lies
of the devil. You see the first step toward having spiritual authority over the
adversary is having peace in spite of our circumstances. When Jesus confronted
the devil, he did not confront satan with His emotions or in fear. Knowing that
the devil was a liar, He simply refused to be influenced by any voice other
than God’s. His peace overwhelmed satan; His authority then shattered the lie,
which sent demons fleeing.
There is a place of walking with God where you
simply fear no evil. David faced a lion, a bear, and a giant. In this Psalm he
stood in the “shadow of death” itself, yet he “feared no
evil.” David’s trust was in the Lord. He said, “…for Thou art with
me.” Because God is with you, every adversity you face will unfold in
victory as you maintain your faith in God! David continued, “You prepare a
table before me in the presence of my enemies” (Ps. 23:5a). The battle you
are in will soon become a meal for you, an experience that will nourish and
build you up spiritually. Only God’s peace will quell your fleshly reactions in
battle. The source of God’s peace is God Himself. If fear has been knocking at
your door, begin to face that fear with God’s peace. It is God’s secret weapon
to destroy fear.
TGIF Today God Is
First – by Os Hillman
