Call to Arms

There is an interesting phenomenon going on with our economy. We are in a global recession. We all know this. We hear it on the news, know many that are being laid off, or have experienced it personally. There is something hidden though, that the enemy doesn't want us to see.  You see, the Kingdom of God is not bankrupt. It has unlimited resources. The Lord has it all. However, hell does not. Hell has to use what it is given. So, when the world is in a recession, so is the enemy. He is losing resources to do his work. Yet we still have access to resources. Therefore, we are given an extreme advantage. On that note, I have a challenge for you. I challenge you to look into your life and see where the enemy is using resources to do his work, then take those funds away from him and use them for the Kingdom. Bless those around you. Hire people. Hire a gardener, a housekeeper, a personal trainer. Get your hair done, or your nails. Hire a friend that is struggling as a handyman, painter, or dog walker. Get creative! Remember, when you hire people, you help to feed their families. It blesses them.  

One of the ways my husband and I are doing this, with cooperation from my mom (as we all live together), is turning off the Direct TV. The TV is a relationship breaker, distracting us so that we avoid conversations with each other and God. This is a tool of the enemy in our house. A subtle one, but one none the less. Yesterday, we hired a landscaper who had recently been laid off, to do some random work for us. He was so grateful and urged us to hire him as our weekly gardener. (Up until this point, we have done our own gardening.) He also showed us all the different things he could do to the house, wanting to use it as a showcase to gain business in our area for his landscaping. We don't need this stuff done, but that is besides the point. He needs the money. He has a family to support. By paying him to do these things, we are putting money and resources into the work of the Kingdom. I believe the Lord has challenged us to employ as many people as we can. Right now it might be a gardener and some great women in Africa, but I believe as we employ people, the Lord will provide more funds to employ more people. What a great way to fight the enemy! 

So this is a call to arms! Look around you! What can you do? We are the army of the Lord and this is our opportunity to fight! 

Jesus says in Luke 6:38 - "Give and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured in your lap."

Until next time...

Tara