We are on a journey of destiny. To reach our destination, we must eliminate major obstacles
which block the fulfillment of God’s promises and provision in our lives. We must defeat t
enemies of destiny. These enemies are barriers that are as formidable today as they were to the
nation of Israel as they stood at the border of their Promised Land.
During the month of March, you learned about the peril of disobedience and how the words you speak can affect your destiny. Last month–April–you studied about the major battlefield of the heart and mind. This month’s devotions focus on the hindrances of the world, the flesh, and the devil.
The world: The appeal of the world has kept many from reaching their divine destiny–its riches, power, philosophy, and sensual appeal. At the border of their promised land, Israel looked back to the only world they knew–Egypt. “Would to God we had remained in Egypt,” they said, as they remembered what they perceived to be the good things it offered.
The flesh: The lure of a sinful nature, called the flesh in the Bible, is also a major hindrance to
reaching your destiny. God told Joshua that the people must be circumcised before advancing to claim His promises–a covenant sign for Israel and a spiritual analogy of dealing with the flesh
(Joshua 5:9). Likewise, you must deal with the lusts of the flesh in order to fulfill your divine
destiny.
The devil: The devil uses the world and the flesh, plus his demonic hosts, to war against you
spiritually, lead you into rebellion, and rob you of your destiny.
The world, the flesh, and the devil are powerful forces that attacked Israel at the border of their
Promised Land. They turned back in defeat. Do not make the same mistake.