No, I’m not talking about Israel and Palestine. Not directly, anyway. That is definitely a war that started this month in a terrible way.
No, I’m thinking of a war that’s behind that one.
A spiritual war.
You’re probably not the only person who has seen ghosts and skeletons lurking among neighborhoods and filling displays in stores.
It’s the one time of the year where evil really shows it’s face all over.
Literally.
❤️🩹And not just in dark alleys among a weeping world. But in, what is supposed to be, the tenderest, safest places of the world: homes.
I hate Satan. He’s the dirtiest enemy we’ve got and certainly one of the smartest.
In a way, this could be considered “his month”. The time where there’s a general, universal acceptance of evil.
You know something?
🙌🏼 We’re going to take this month from him. October 31st doesn’t belong in the hands of evil. Never has, and never will.
The enemy is a coward ultimately, but as the famous quote goes, all it takes for evil to prosper is for good men to do nothing. So, here is my question for you …
…will you join me?
🕯 One day, October 31st is going to be known as a day of LIGHT. Holy light. Beautiful, truth-filled light. And the memory of Halloween is going to be a small paragraph in rusty history books.
That is where we will aim! Perhaps the Lord will come back before that day, but with the time we have, this is the battle I will fight.
I don’t think it was a coincidence at all that Hamas started its terrorist attack against the Jews–in a month known for its evil connection. “Hamas” means violence and until we stand up and shout “stop!”, violence and darkness are going to keep winning.
🗡 Fighting this battle isn’t complicated.
God has entrusted to you multiple platforms of influence. Some of you have long friends lists, others a strong in-person community. Many may have a presence on social media or an open door for speaking in places of power. No matter how small or large your influence is …IT MATTERS.
Did you know that a flood starts with one drop?
💦 It doesn’t “just happen” …there’s a push that causes an overwhelm. And if you even just have one drop to offer …God is going to use it.
💛 And it’s simple to join in! This is how …
On October 31st, post/share at least one Scripture verse.
(This can be via text message, email and/or social media! And please do share multiple verses throughout the day if you can!)
Let’s fill this Tuesday with light!
👉🏻 Quick note that is important: If you plan to share Scripture verses publicly, please check your Bible translation for its copyright information and instructions.
Let’s stand up and FIGHT.
💛 This battle is going to be WON.
“In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.” John 1:4-5
“For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:” Ephesians 5:8
I have celebrated Halloween for 45 years until this year. My family and I will no longer celebrate it and take part in such sinfulness. We are also taking great thought in other holidays and how, and what we celebrate. It has not been easy as we have 4 adult children and 2 small children. Our smaller children are more understanding of the change than the older children are. I encourage all to read up on all holidays and understand the meaning behind the celebration. Read and remember all Gods words, his instructions.
As my 5-year-old remembers, As for Me and My House We Shall Serve the Lord. Joshua 24:15
Yes, we are children of the light, and let our light shine so that others may also see.
Thank-you so much for sharing, Christy!!
Thank you for your call to action, Melissa!