Weekly Devotional
Destroying Lofty Things As You Stand For Marriage Restoration
Destroying Lofty Things As You Stand For Marriage Restoration “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,” - 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NASB) Today, we will conclude our brief study of 2 Corinthians 10:5: “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ.” Let’s focus on the second stronghold that we must destroy in our lives as we stand for marriage restoration: lofty things. What is a lofty thing, and how can this stronghold keep us from standing with supernatural power? A lofty thing is simply something that you believe is bigger than God. One translation describes this part of the text as a “high thing that exalts itself.” It is something that has become higher and bigger than God in your mind. Now, if you grew up in church or have any religious background, you would probably never say something is bigger than God. But if you were honest, you would probably quickly recognize that your heart and emotions are tempted to believe some things are bigger than God and His power. Do you ever wonder if the problems in your marriage are too big to fix? Do you think your spouse’s heart is too hard to be softened? How about the free will argument the devil loves to throw at people? Is your spouse’s free will stronger and more powerful than God’s power to change their heart and mind? If you have found yourself struggling with these thoughts, you may be under this stronghold of “lofty things.” The devil is sending all his little minions at you with the lie that your marriage and spouse are too big for God to heal. This can come slightly and slowly. The devil uses your pain and what you currently see in the natural and yes, your spouse’s words. He tries to convince you that God cannot heal this, and this is somehow out of God’s power and His will. My dear friends, these are demonic lies from hell and this is a stronghold that you must destroy with the divine power God has given you! So today, I want you to be very vulnerable and honest with yourself in answering this question. I don’t want you to answer with your human reason or what you would say to your Sunday school teacher. I want you to be honest and examine if there are things in your marriage that you have begun to question that might be too big for God to heal. Are you doubting if God can actually pull this thing off? Take a moment to reflect on the challenges in your marriage. Have they grown in your mind to such an extent that they seem bigger than God’s ability to intervene? These challenges could be anything from deep-seated resentment, long-standing communication issues, to a spouse’s hardened heart. The enemy uses these difficulties, magnifying them to sow seeds of doubt about God’s power and willingness to restore. The devil’s tactic is to slowly and subtly use your pain, your observations and even the words of your spouse to build a narrative that your marriage is beyond repair. This narrative is a lie, designed to create a stronghold in your mind, placing the problems of your marriage above God’s promise of healing and restoration. To combat this, it’s crucial to adopt a posture of honesty and vulnerability. Ask yourself if there are areas in your marriage where you’ve started to believe that the problems are too big for God. It’s not about what you would outwardly profess, but about confronting the inner doubts that may be eroding your faith. Remember, God’s power is not limited by the magnitude of our problems. His ability to heal, transform and restore goes beyond your human understanding. The free will of your spouse, no matter how seemingly stubborn, is not an obstacle for God. He can work in hearts and minds in ways we cannot fathom. Today, take a stand against these “lofty things.” Declare that nothing in your marriage is too big for God to handle. Affirm that your faith in God’s power is greater than any challenge you face. God has equipped you with divine power to tear down these strongholds, to bring every thought and fear into obedience to Christ. As you confront and demolish these “lofty things,” you are paving the way for God to work miracles in your marriage. Trust in His power, lean on His strength and believe in His promise of restoration. Let this be the day you reaffirm that no challenge in your marriage is greater than the power of God. I promise you, my friend, God has the power to heal everything you are facing. He has given you divine power to destroy these strongholds that try to raise themselves up higher than God. I declare that today, you are destroying all lofty things that are coming against you and your marriage!
