take it back, or I'll...

When we were kids, if someone said something that even mildly offended us, we would shout, "Take it back, or I'll ____________ !" (you fill in the blank) That's right, Sista! You better take it back. Usually, the offender would respond quickly, thank goodness, and unnecessary bloodshed was temporarily avoided.

I think even countries behave the same way at times: "You better take that back or we'll blow you off the planet!"

Yes sir, where I come from, those are fighting words.

In 2006, John Mayer released the first single from a studio album. "Waiting on the World to Change" was an instant success. It had everything a great song could need, right? Catchy music AND a message!

"We keep on waiting on the world to change..." Well, while we were waiting, it changed, and not really for the better. People seem more agitated and at unrest with themselves these days. We snap at each other as though we descended from biting turtles. You don't have to look very far to find an incredibly rude person, it seems.
Yep, while we were waiting, things changed.

It's time to stand up in the face of the enemy and shout, "You better take that back!!!"  When the enemy of our peace comes charging in with insults and accusations, it's time to roar with the Lion of Judah, "Take it back, right now, or I'm gonna slam you with the Word. Oops, too late...'No weapon formed against me will EVER prosper. Go on back to the pit of Hell where you came from!'"

Don't give the enemy even one inch, chase him out of your mind, your home, your life! Then laugh and sing for joy because the joy of the Lord is your strength.

Oh! On a side note, don't ever confuse people with the enemy of your soul. God's love extends from the uttermost to the guttermost! The same enemy that torments us today, was there to torment our Savior while He walked among us. Don't go after the person, go after the real enemy. He HAS to flee in the name of Jesus.

Now, get out there and make it a good day...it's your choice!