March 7, 2020 WWJWMTD by Steve, the son of John

So, You Want Easy!

I have not written anything lately. I have been fighting spiritual battles that have literally consumed me. I was reminded by God yesterday, that “You have only one problem, that’s being spiritual, and you do not have any problems if you are spiritual.”

To get and stay connected to Jesus Christ every moment of the day for every purpose and in every situation is my #1 task. I lose site of the fact that “it is Jesus in me, not what I can do” that makes the difference and what honors the Father.

Therefore, I have been focused on one simple task, “To be a friend to God” all the time and whenever He calls. I cannot accomplish the will of the Father unless I feel as if I am His friend and abide in His love. His friendship and love are where I want to be all the time. But it is Satan that constantly works to drive a wedge between God and me, and he uses every means possible to accomplish his ultimate goal—for me to serve him and not God.

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a good example of how Satan goes about his job description “to steal, kill and destroy”. He is after all of God’s creation and seeks to illuminate the promises of God working in our lives.

I wrote about this virus in my January 27th article. I wrote, “About two months ago (November 2019) the Holy Spirit moved upon me that evil (darkness if you will) will come upon the earth. I did not know what it was nor what God was referencing. It felt like a wave of evil that would come to America from outside its borders. I of course thought of many things that could happen but understood that it would be significant enough to place fear in the minds of Americans.

Now I know what God was telling me. The plague in China, the coronavirus outbreak, which China has ignored and tried to hide is slowly overtaking the world. It has caused fear to strike the hearts of many and the financial institutions of the world. Cases of the virus is up 60% and growing faster than we can contain the outbreak.

I am here to tell you that God knows what is happening and Christ has made a way for both His judgment and His grace. In the last days we will see much more of outbreaks of illnesses that man cannot cure immediately and therefore will kill many. This is a promise in the Bible, but God also gives grace and protection to those that are prepared and doing His will. Darkness will come and trouble will be found all around us, but to those who have made Christ their strength and purpose for living—you will have peace that can keep your heart and mind and not be overcome with fear and circumstances.”

I warned the Church and spoke what God gave to me, but often we want a life with Christ without trial, tribulations and problems. Christ did state this in the Gospel of John 16:33, “In this world you will have tribulation but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” It is peace and joy Jesus offers not fear and confusion. The Coronavirus comes from Satan and the folly of men; it is not one of God’s judgments. There is no need to fear or worry. To be prepared for the unexpected is always good but to act in fear and respond in worry is never God’s way.

If you are in fear and worry, repent and ask for God’s forgiveness. Now is a time to rejoice in what Jesus has done for us—His help, His protection, and His strength. “No plague is to come near the homes of the righteous”—this is God’s promise. So, claim the Scriptures of hope, protection and healing. Look to God the author and final say of our faith in Jesus Christ.

I am not looking for easy! I am looking for Jesus to be glorified in me and victory over this world and whatever Satan throws my way. “Give me Jesus” is what I pray and when Satan shows up, we are to resist him with Scriptures and the words of Christ. This is what ‘being spiritual’ is all about. This is what Jesus always wanted us to do!

WWJWMTD

What would Jesus want me to do?

Dr. Steven J. Wentland www.wwjwmtd.com

This e-mail, including attachments, may include confidential and/or proprietary information, and may be used only by the person or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this e-mail is not the intended recipient or his or her authorized agent, the reader is hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this e-mail is prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender by replying to this message and delete this e-mail immediately.