It’s a wonderful day to be a child of God. Have you ever allowed someone to come into your presence and when they left you were upset over something? Before you saw them everything was going very well. After they walked away you found yourself walking with your head hanging down, upset, and frustrated about a certain matter. It never fails that every time things are going your way this same person seems to appear with one thing on his or her mind … to steal from you. Have you ever noticed how you tighten up when certain people come around? It’s not every person you meet or know, but there is that one person you feel uncomfortable around. No matter what you say, it’s just the opposite to them. No matter how wonderful the news is this person always brings up the negative aspect. WHAT IF …, is their favorite phrase. Are you able to discern certain spirits on people that others cannot? You are able to look right through people and really see the truth behind their motives.
This morning, I have been commissioned to come and minister to you. Do you not know the enemy knows what he is doing? If you allow certain people, places, and things to control your behavior or steal from you the enemy will always send it. Just when things were going so well, he will send it to rob you. You must get to a point in your life where nothing and no one is able to take what God has ordained for you to have. People should never have the ability to control you like a puppet. You are not man controlled. My friend, it is time for you to tell the devil, You Cannot Steal My Praise! To steal means to take the property of another wrongfully and especially as an habitual or regular practice. Until you decree it, it will not be established (Job 22:28). The enemy comes to always steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10). There is no other reason for his existence. But even when he comes to steal from you, the Bible gives you instructions. The Bible declares in Psalms 100:4 – Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
My brother, my sister, the enemy can only take what you give to him. If you allow him to come in and possess your territory, whose fault is it? If he sends people to steal your praise, whose fault is it? God created you to win. You were formed in the image and likeness of God. Beloved, it is time for you to tell the devil, You Cannot Steal My Praise! Your praise belongs to God and God alone. The Bible declares in Isaiah 61:3 – … to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. The praise you have is a weapon against the devil and his imps. If and when they come against you learn how to open your mouth and offer God your heartfelt praise. No matter how bad it looks or feels. No matter how nasty the rumor sounds. No matter how evil the plot was against you. The Bible declares in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Prayer for Today: Father, thank you for enabling me to offer praise unto You. I will not allow the enemy to steal my praise. It belongs to You. In Jesus’ name … Amen!
Scripture Reading for Today: Psalms 34:1
May God Bless you at Your point of need!
Pastor Darrick D. McGhee, Sr.