Hi, this is Joel in Victoria. Thanks for listening to our podcast and thanks for supporting the ministry.

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Well, God bless you. It's always a joy to come into your homes and if you're ever in our area, please stop by and be a part of one of our services.

I promise you, we'll make you feel right at home.

But thanks so much for tuning in and thank you again for coming out today. I'd like to start with something funny.

I heard about this pastor. He was in the lobby after service greeting people.

He saw this man that he hadn't seen in a long, long time.

Pulled him over to the side and said, sir, you need to join the army of the Lord.

Men said, what are you talking about? I'm in the army of the Lord.

Pastor said, well, how come I only see you on Christmas and Easter? He whispered back, I'm in the Secret Service.

Hold your Bible up. Say it like you mean it. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have.

I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught the Word of God. I'll boldly confess. My mind is alert.

My heart is receptive. I will never be the same in Jesus name. God bless you.

I want to talk to you today about blessed by your enemies.

We all know that God can bless us. He can show us favor, promote us, heal us.

But we don't always realize God can use our enemies to bless us.

And what you may think is a disappointment, a person that walked away, friend that betrayed you,

a coworker that's trying to make you look bad. You may not like that, but you couldn't reach your destiny without them.

It's all a part of God's plan to get you to where you're supposed to be.

David would only be known as a shepherd boy if it wasn't for Goliath.

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