At a troublous time in his sojourn on earth, David complained about the vengeful and murderous act of his nephews, Joab and Abishai.

“…and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me.”

They were really hard for David’s soft heart to manage. When he preaches forgiveness, they practiced vengeance. When he prayed for peace, they declared war.

So, have I noticed with the trio: Self, World and Satan – the enemies of my soul. When I made up my mind to be spiritual, the world brings in worldliness. When I brace up for a marathon prayer, my body sags in weakness. In many of my desire to serve the Lord, Satan hindered me.

Yet, I have a word for each of you. To the devil, “Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise.” Micah 7:8.

To the world, “I am dead, and my life is hid with Christ in God.” Col 3:3.

To my weak body, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.”

I Corinthians 16:13.

And to my Lord Jesus I plead “Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee.” Ruth 1:16.

– okenna igbokwe