The enemy is real

2 Corinthians 2:11“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” 

 

 

 Are you aware of his devices??? Do you know the subtleties that he is going to come after you with? Struggles in your finances. People who would take advantage of your kindness. Feelings of inadequacy or struggles in your self esteem.  Trust, hope, frustration, patience? Have you examined the tender areas in your life, places that you can be easily offended?

 

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

 

 The Most High is looking for those who would stand for him no matter what opposition you face. If you fold in the face of opposition, when it feels like a personal attack, how can you know that when you are attacked for following the Most High that you will stand?? Satan knows that the great day of confrontation prophesied in the book of Revelations is closer now then ever before. He is ramping up the attack and making his children raise up and stand for him. Who's side are you on?? You must be firm in your decisions and dedication now while things are relatively peaceful or you will never stand when real persecution comes. 

Galatians 4:9“But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage?”