Wild at Heart: a book for men. Why am I reading it? Well, I read Captivating, the book written by the same authors for women, and I couldn't stop. I needed more. So here I am, reading a book written for guys; and learning so much about who I am as a woman of God.
The chapter I read today, "A Battle to Fight: The Enemy" talked about something I'm working through in my own life; the courage to fight the enemy. He shows up every day. Not as a demon with horns, but in our thoughts, the little annoyances in our day, and our interaction with others.
A scripture that was discussed in this chapter was particularly striking to me. I've read Revelation 12 numerous times. It's not a typical take on the Christmas Story, but it's a good one. It talks about how Satan was sitting at Mary's feet as she gave birth to Jesus, ready to devour Him immediately. When the angels battled against him, he was forced to retreat. This part I had heard numerous times before. But what came after struck me at the very core of my being. "Then the dragon was enraged at the woman and went off to make war against THE REST OF HER OFFSPRING-those who obey God's commandments and hold to the testimony of Jesus." ~Revelation 12:17.
No wonder we get discouraged, tired, and angry so easily. The voices we hear in our heads that we accept as our own may not truly be ours. We have to be aware of the battle we are constantly engulfed in. Every single day.
John Eldredge describes the process of the putting on of the armor and fighting the battle much better than I do. This book is worth reading.
"It is the image of God reflected in you that so enrages hell; it is this at which the demons hurl their mightiest weapons." ~William Gurnall.
