As long as you're in training camp, the devil has you where he wants you. He knows you can't do him any damage there. But when you get in the game— watch out! You can do him some serious damage. So get in the game where the action is.
Take the game of football for example. The team's aim is to get this little pigskin, oblong ball and carry it through much opposition and through the goalposts at the far end of the field to score points. That's what all the hype in football is about— getting to the goal.
God has a goal for you. Your goal is to win souls. And as in football, you are to run toward the goal through much opposition, not away from it. Running away will score points for the opposing team.
Nor can you stop in the middle of the field, become totally confused, and lose your direction. You have to focus on the direction you're running because players are positioned to take the ball from you and stop you from getting to your goal— that's an interception.
Imagine yourself on God's team and you make an amazing interception. You intercept the football from the devil and deliver it to God. Well that's exactly what you do spiritually when you witness. You intercept souls from Satan and deliver them to God.
Here's fair warning though, the devil can make interceptions too. For example, you're running for the play, then someone says something to offend you, and while you're focusing on the comment, the devil intercepts and takes that person the other way because you lost sight of the goal. Don't allow Satan any victory.
God has made you the victor! The question is, are you ready to get in the game? There are souls to win—and you're just the player to do it.
Scripture References: Proverbs 11:30; 2 Cor. 5:18-19
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Pastor Deborah L. Butler is the first lady of Word of Faith International Christian Centre located in Southfield, Michigan where she serves in ministry with her husband, Bishop Keith A. Butler.
Pastor Deborah is a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. Her encouraging, yet down-to-earth teaching imparts wisdom from the Word of God to all that hear her speak. One of Pastor Butler's many duties is serving as the Director of the Women of Virtue Ministry. Pastor Deborah is often called to travel to other ministries to teach and admonish women to walk in the wisdom of God and to experience peace in every area of their lives.
