Andrew Wommack Devotional 7 November 2023 – Choose To Focus On All That Is Good

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Topic: Choose To Focus On All That Is Good

Mark 14:38: ‘Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter Temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.’

Temptation is linked directly to what we think (Heb. 11:15). Temptation has to be entered into. We can avoid Temptation by avoiding thoughts that generate attraction (Prov. 23:7). Since it is impossible to not think, we cannot just try to reject the negative thoughts in this world, but we must choose to believe in the positive truths of God. This is where prayer comes in.

In prayer, our minds stay upon God and, therefore, are not receptive to thoughts that conceive Temptation. Temptation or sin must be created (Jas. 1:14-15). In the physical realm, the easiest way to avoid an unwanted birth is to avoid conception, so it is in the spiritual world.

It is easier to avoid being tempted by being in constant communion with God than it is to overcome Temptation once it has been conceived.

Paul admonishes the Philippian believers to reflect and meditate upon eight positive principles of thinking that will lead to a victorious Christian life (Phil. 4:8). These are ‘true,’ that is, honorable, truthful, and upright. Items that are ‘honest,’ that is, honorable, truthful, genuine, not characterized by deception or fraud. Things that are ‘just,’ that is, by what is right or proper conduct; any circumstance, fact, or deed is right. Items that are ‘pure,’ free from defilement or impurity.

Things that are ‘lovely,’ pleasing, agreeable, inspiring love or affection. A ‘good report,’ that is, a saying or report that is positive and constructive rather than negative and destructive. ‘Virtue,’ which is moral excellence, righteousness, and goodness. ‘Praise,’ or what is praiseworthy, expresses one’s esteem of a person and his virtues. We need to focus on the good in every area of our lives. Recognizing God’s hand in even the most minor things will bring peace and keep our hearts and minds following hard after the Lord.

This message was written by The Association of Related Ministries International (ARMI) and is an extension of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM). ARMI is a unique partnership committed to providing resources to help like-minded ministers succeed in a spirit of excellence and to draw from the experience and expertise of both the AWM and Charis Bible College staff. (www.awmi.net).

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