October 10, 2016
It has been said that one day Napoleon, that archangel of war, was in a war room with some of his generals. They had the maps of the world spread out before them. Napoleon had a pointer and was pointing to the British Isles which happened to be painted on that map in red. He said, “Had it not been for that red spot I would have conquered the world.”
Surely, the devil has to say that about Calvary, doesn’t he? “Had it not been for that red spot, I would have conquered the world.” We need to understand that the only way you can overcome Satan in this day and age is through the blood of Jesus Christ. Satan fears Calvary. You put your sin under the blood of Jesus Christ.
The Bible says the blood of Jesus Christ, God’s Son, cleanses us from all sin. Satan fears the blood of Christ. Be saved through the shed blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Come to Him and say, “Oh, Father, in my hand no price I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling.” Satan says, “Oh no! He has come by the way of the cross! Oh no, I wish he had not done that.”
They overcome him by the blood of the Lamb.
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”