CONSTANT AND FEARLESS

nd do not [for a moment] be frightened or intimidated in anything by your oppo-nents and adversaries, for such [constancy and fearlessness] will be a clear sign (proof and seal) to them of [their impending] destruction, but [a sure token and evidence] of your deliverance and salvation, and that from God (Philippians 1:28). Notice the two words "constancy" and "fearless" in Philippians 1:28. They describe the rock-like temperament you and I should display in the face of attacks and onslaughts by our opponents and adversaries - both physical and spiritual. When people or events come against us to destroy us, we should stand firm and confident that everything is going to work out for the best. We are not to change, but we must remain constant and let God do the changing of the circumstances. When problems arise - and they will from time to time - we are not to assume that the Lord will intervene and take care of all our problems for us without our invitation. We are to pray and ask Him to change our circumstances. Then we are to remain constant and unchanging, which is a sign to the enemy of his impending downfall and destruction. Do you know why our constancy and fearlessness are signs to Satan that he will fail? Because he knows that the only way he can overcome a believer is through deception and intimidation. How can he threaten someone who has no fear of him? How can he deceive someone who recognizes his lies and refuses to believe them? What good does it do him to try to stir up fear or anger or depression in someone who will not be moved by emotions but who chooses to stand firmly on the Word of God? When the devil sees his tactics are not working, he realizes he is failing and will be utterly defeated. STAY CONSTANT AND FEAR-LESS AND YOU WILL OVER-COME THE ENEMY IN YOUR LIFE. [The Everyday Life Bible, Amplified Version, Notes by Joyce Meyer, Faith Words, 2006].