Job 2:9- “Then his wife said to him, “Are you still holding firmly to your integrity? Curse God, and die!”

It is important to understand that in our rebellion against God, that the enemy deceives us into believing that there is no way of escape. If we are condemned- he lies to us to say we might as well accept our fate and just die. 

In Job’s case, he was afflicted with the loss of his position, his wealth, his children and his health. In the midst of all these calamities, it is easy to say “it is over” and “I give up”. When we take the easy way of accepting the lies of the enemy, we literally open a door to further mental warfare. He will crush your hopes, he will spit in your face and denigrate you. He will bombard you minute after minute with accusations and reasons why you should hate yourself. Under this attack, it is easy to ease into depression and harbor a spirit of suicide. Death seems like the only way out. BUT THESE ARE LIES!!!

John 10:10 says “The thief comes not, but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

In other words, Satan – the destroyer- will stop at nothing until he has crushed your hopes, your destiny and your purpose for God. But the Deliverer- Jesus Christ- has come to give you life, hope and destiny. He has come to repurpose you, to recast you into God’s path. AND the one strategy we have to employ in this battle is FAITH. Believe GOD instead of the Liar- Satan. BELIEVE that God,  who never lies, has redeemed you, has made a way for you and will lead you. 

We have a choice daily- 

1. Shake off the accuser and hold on to the WORD of GOD
2. Believe HIM- the One who is eternal and NEVER lies. 
3. “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
4. “Honor your father and your mother: that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God gives you.”Exodus 20:12
5. But seek you first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matt 6:33)

6. Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law does he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he does shall prosper.” Ps 1:1-3

Retain your integrity. We were created in the image of GOD. Never lose sight that His eyes are always toward us with grace. He has kept His end of the covenant and has paid the price for our redemption. 

Acts 16:30-31 declares “ Sirs, what must I do to be saved? And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, and your house.”

Romans 10:10-11-“For with the heart man believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture says, Whosoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.”

Believe GOD! Your life is worth more than you could ever know. There is no need to wish for Death. SAY NO!  Wish and seek after life and the LIFEGIVER- JESUS CHRIST. Amen.