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Odd Man Out

 The verse of today's topic is a repeat because the pressure to go along with the crowd is extreme. It is curious how society condemns bullying but uses it as the primary weapon of control. Very few people enjoy being the odd man out, so I think that is why evil pushes that inclusion button often. God has every watchman on the wall and intercessors reminding His people to stand firm in faith and watch and pray.

We will revisit Isaiah 8:12-13. "You are not to say 'It is a conspiracy' in regard to all that this people call a conspiracy and you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it. It is the Lord of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, and He shall be your dread."
The media of all sorts is attempting to control information. It does not matter. Focus on God and fear Him. When I looked up the original word's translation, one of the definitions absolutely made me smile. "People who fear God delight in hearing of His deeds for His people." Today have that type of fear, knowing that God hears the cries and moves on behalf of righteousness and truth. Be prepared to be awed by God. The more people say it is impossible, the more it will be called a miracle.
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