Shalom,

Today's "My Utmost For His Highest" by Oswald Chambers is also has a very important message for the born again believer!.

For Joab had turned after Adonijah, though he turned not after Absalom. — 1 Kings 2:28

Joab stood the big test, he remained absolutely loyal and true to David and did not turn after the fascinating and ambitious Absalom, but yet towards the end of his life he turned after the craven Adonijah. Always remain alert to the fact that where one man has gone back is exactly where any one may go back (see 1 Cor. 10:13). You have gone through the big crisis, now be alert over the least things; take into calculation the “retired sphere of the leasts.”

We are apt to say — “It is not in the least likely that having been through the supreme crisis, I shall turn now to the things of the world.” Do not forecast where the temptation will come; it is the least likely thing that is the peril. In the aftermath of a great spiritual transaction the “retired sphere of the leasts” begins to tell; it is not dominant, but remember it is there, and if you are not warned, it will trip you up. You have remained true to God under great and intense trials, now beware of the undercurrent. Do not be morbidly introspective, looking forward with dread, but keep alert; keep your memory bright before God. Unguarded strength is double weakness, because that is where the “retired sphere of the leasts” saps. The Bible characters fell on their strong points, never on their weak ones. “Kept by the power of God” — that is the only safety.

Do you understand what he is saying here? We fight BIG battles with the Word of God and by the Spirit of God! We fight LITTLE battles with the Word of God and by the Spirit of God! AMEN! Remember that it is the little foxes that spoil the vines (Song of Solomon 2:15)! Make sure that YOU are wearing your Spiritual Armor (Ephesians 6:10-18) at all times! Make sure that YOU know and understand how your enemy operates so that you can thwart his every move with the Word, Prayer and Praise! AMEN! Here is Hillsong Young and Free with "Trust":

TRUST

[Verse 1]

When it doesn't go my way

I know that it is not the end

I'm trusting you have better plans

I haven't even dreamt of yet

I know that You will follow me

When everything's against me

I put all my hope in You

[Chorus]

Jesus I will trust You,   I will trust you

I know you never fail,   I will trust you

Jesus I will,    Jesus I will

[Verse 2]

I do not know how the story ends

But I know that You finished it

I close my eyes and just let go

And fall into my only Hope

There's safety in the falling

When I surrender fully

I put all my hope in You

[Chorus]

Jesus I will, I will,   Jesus I will, I will

[Bridge]

Now everything I know,   Is God you're in control

In every little detail,   You are close

I'll never be alone,   Here in the unknown

The power of Your Presence,   Fills my soul   (x2)

[Chorus]   (x2)

Jesus I will, I will,   Jesus I will, I will

[Chorus]

Shalom in Him!