Prepare-for-War

"Oh Lord, please regard your servants. You know that Satan desires to kill us ..." Before she had time to say any more she was suddenly permitted to see into the spirit world. She was instantly transported to the throne room of God. She heard Satan standing before the Lord petitioning for Elaine and herself. "I petition for your servants, the one is a traitor to me, and both have agreed to serve you even to the point of death. I don't believe them. They are lying. I want to prove that. Let my servants sacrifice them at this Black Mass and you'll see just how shallow their commitments are." * Then the Lord addressed Rebecca. "Woman, what do you have to say to this petition from Satan?" Rebecca held out the notebook. "Father, you know our hearts. I wish to present to you this covenant you made with us. Elaine and I obeyed your command in making this covenant, now I respectfully present it to you in the name ofJesus Christ your Son." Rebecca found herself holding her breath for what seemed a long moment of silence. Then she heard the Father turn to Satan and say, "You know, Satan, that I always keep my covenants. I covenanted with these my servants to pro tect them from this attack by your servants. You cannot have their lives, your servants cannot attack them. I will keep my word. Depart from me." Instantly Rebecca was aware of her physical surroundings again. Joyfully she remembered the precious scripture in Hebrews:

"Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need." Hebrews 4:16.

• "And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night." Revelation 12:10

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