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by Kenneth Copeland B V O V : 1 9 If there was ever a generation that needed to know how to enter into God's protection and stay there, it's this generation. Wars and rumors of wars are commonplace news, but we can fi nd peace in the midst of war. Even though our military is deployed to far-o• lands, even though terrorists are hitting our cities, we can fi nd peace. Most people react to the danger in one of two ways: Either they get calloused to it and ignore it, or they simply wring their hands and moan, "Dear God, help us." But neither of those ways will get us through. Ignoring the problems won't make them go away and, frankly, neither will our helpless cries of despair. We have to deal with the dangers around us. Whether it feels good or not. Whether it looks pretty or not. We have a part to play. Jesus Himself knew we were going to have to face times like these. In Matthew 24:6 He said, "And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled." When we hear of wars and rumors of wars, we're not to let it cripple our faith and throw us into anxiety. We're to refuse to let that trouble enter into our hearts. We're also to guard against deception. Jesus said, "Take heed that no man deceive you" (verse 4). These days everyone has something to say about what's happening. The news media. Politicians. Your next-door neighbor. Everyone! Even though those people may not intend to deceive you, they're looking at things through the world's eyes instead of through the eyes of God's WORD. If you'll let him, satan will use them to ll your mind with worry. He'll use the media to bring to you all the terrors of war—to show you every kind of horrible thing you can think of. Why? To stir up hate and fear inside you. You can guard against satan's strategies by paying attention to what God is saying instead of what the world is saying. By concentrating on Him, looking at things through His eyes. That means you have to lock into God's WORD and stay there. It doesn't matter what's on television or in the newspapers. Your future isn't based on that. Your future will be determined by your faith in God's WORD. Listen, my friend. No matter how much we try to ignore it...or how despairingly we cry about it, trouble is coming. It's constantly out there and it's heading right toward you every day, just like Jesus said it would. But don't let that trouble trouble you. Instead, chase doubt out and settle the victory in your heart. Speak out the delivering power of The LORD and follow the rules of faith. You will surely see the salvation of God! Don't let satan's ploys distract you or lead you into fear. Instead, stand strong on The WORD. Make the decision to remain in peace, avoid the media, and purpose to focus on what God is doing and saying instead of satan. You are in a war, a war for your peace. Fight the good ght of faith (1 Timothy 6:12) and stand! Enter Into God's Protection