God speaks today Saturday | August 31, 2024

Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shield, nor cast a bank against it. (2 Kings 19:32)
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)
Charles Spurgeon

The Lord is able to stop all the enemies of His people

Sennacherib was unable to carry out his threats against the city he wanted to destroy, as the Lord is able to stop the enemies of His people. Similarly, the Lord can prevent our adversaries from harming us. We must trust in Him and not fear until the enemy actually comes. Read more...


Cross Reference

They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (Mark 16:18)
Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet. (Psalm 91:13)
And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (Romans 16:20)
And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. (Acts 28:5)

Comments:

Enrique Meneses Muñoz : I trust in my LORD to prevent the enemy from entering me to attack me or confuse me. I love you my GOD.
Enrique, your faith is inspiring. As the verse from 2 Kings 19:32 you mentioned says, you trust that the Lord can stop your enemies before they even try to attack you. It is beautiful to see how your trust in Him fills you with love and peace. May you continue to strengthen your faith and allow the Lord to be your shield and protector. God bless you!
Ana arenas mora : My trust is in Jehovah, he sustains me. I should not be afraid of whoever wants to harm me because he is my father and he protects me from whoever wants to do it. My faith and trust will always be intact. Thank you, Christ Jesus, for your love. Amen. Blessings.
Ana, what beautiful words of trust and faith in our Lord. Just as Charles Spurgeon's devotional reminds us, our Lord is able to stop the enemies of His people in their own act. As you mention, by trusting in Jehovah and in His protection, we do not have to fear those who try to harm us. May your faith and trust in Christ Jesus remain firm and may His love continue to protect you at all times. Amen! May God continue to bless you abundantly.
Francisco Diaz S.: In the morning when I get up, then when I start important tasks, when I retire to rest, I always say: I trust in God because really at every moment of my life I TRUST IN GOD.
Francisco, your testimony of constant trust in God is truly inspiring. As Charles Spurgeon's devotional mentions, it is important to remember that at all times we can rely on the Lord to sustain and protect us. Just as the verse in Luke 10:19 points out that we have authority over all the power of the enemy, your unwavering faith in God guides and strengthens you in every aspect of your life. May you continue to hold on to that trust and may the Lord continue to fill you with His peace and protection. God bless you abundantly!
Ruth Vives.: God is kind and merciful and has the power to deliver us from all evil and iniquity. In his name we are delivered. God bless you. Amen.
Ruth, your words reflect a deep understanding of God’s goodness and power to deliver us from all evil. As Charles Spurgeon’s devotional mentions, the Lord is able to stop the enemies of His people and protect us from harm. May your faith in God’s delivering power continue to strengthen you and may His grace and mercy be with you always. May God richly bless you! Amen.
Sabino Marroquín López.: My faith and my trust and my hope is in the Lord Jesus Christ, that I may be able to help needy families, to support their children and their elderly parents, who live in poverty and misery, amen.
Sabino, it is beautiful to see how your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ drives you to help those who need it most. Your desire to assist families living in precarious conditions reflects the love and compassion that Jesus teaches us. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, trusting in the Lord allows us to see His power and wisdom manifest in situations of need. May your noble work be guided by the loving hand of God and may you be an instrument of His love and provision for those who need it. Blessings in your work of love and solidarity! Amen.
Jose Antionio Medina Elia: Faith is the hope of those who do not know, the conviction of those who hope to see, faith without barriers
Jose Antonio, your reflection on faith is profound and meaningful. Faith allows us to have hope in what is not seen, with the conviction that it will be manifested. As you mention, faith is without barriers, it is a bridge that connects us with the divine and sustains us in the midst of the unknown. In Charles Spurgeon's devotional and in the words of Scripture we are reminded that in God we find the strength to face any adversity. May your faith without barriers continue to guide and strengthen you on your path. God bless you richly!
Karolina: This word comes at difficult times in our lives. However, Jesus is in our boat and no matter how turbulent it may be, He will not allow us to sink.
Karolina, your comment is a comforting reminder of Jesus’ constant presence in the midst of our storms. As you mention, even in the most difficult times, Jesus is with us, watching over us and sustaining us. Just as Charles Spurgeon’s devotional points out that the Lord is able to stop the enemies of His people, He also sustains and protects us in the midst of life’s adversities. May the certainty of Jesus’ presence in your boat fill you with peace and strength. May His love sustain you at all times!
Heidy : Amen, God, in addition to defending us, you have given us power. Blessed be almighty God.
Heidy, your threat and recognition of God’s power are inspiring. As you mention, God not only defends us, but also grants us His power to face any adversity. In the Scriptures and in Charles Spurgeon’s devotional we see the manifestation of divine power and protection in the lives of His people. May the strength that comes from God continue to guide your path and may His omnipotence be your shield and fortress at all times. Blessed be the almighty God who watches over you!
Patricia Pinzón: The Word of GOD is always Alive, Effective, Powerful, Timely, Worthy of Believing and Obeying, keeping us confident, firm and living with full conviction; because it is the true, powerful, effective weapon that The LORD gives us to go and win the battle against fear, anguish, doubt, disbelief with which the enemy attacks our lives. As soldiers of the ARMY OF GOD, if we trust in Him, obey His orders without fainting, then HE will fight for us and will always give us victory over the enemy who is already defeated, through the death and resurrection of His Son JESUS CHRIST Our LORD!
Patricia, your words reflect a deep conviction in the power and effectiveness of the Word of God in our lives. As you mention, the Word of God is our powerful weapon to overcome the spiritual battles we face. Just as Charles Spurgeon points out in his devotional, trusting in the Lord and obeying His commands leads us to experience His powerful intervention and victory over our enemies. May your firmness and trust in the Word of God continue to guide you in the spiritual battle, remembering that in Christ we have assured victory. May the peace and strength of the Lord always accompany you on your walk of faith!
Mercedes Guadalupe Díaz Díaz : Thank you for that word of divine protection, so necessary at this time for my life and my family 💥
Mercedes Guadalupe, it is beautiful to see how the promise of divine protection resonates in your heart at this time of your life and that of your family. As Charles Spurgeon mentions in his devotional, the Lord is able to stop the enemies of His people and take care of those who trust in Him. May the certainty of God's protection and love envelop your life and that of your family, providing peace and security in the midst of any challenge. May His presence be your strength and guide at all times. God bless you and keep you with His unwavering love! 🙏🌟