We’re Almost There Now
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Trouble (Demonic)
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but
against principalities, against powers, against the
rulers of the darkness of this world, against
spiritual wickedness in high places.
―Ephesians 6:12 (KJV)
Why would a Christian encounter trouble? Many false teachers proclaim those with faith will have an easy life…not true according to the Bible, “Many are the afflictions (troubles) of the righteous” (Psalm 34:19 NASB).
You have become a threat to Satan’s kingdom for you possess the words that can set the captives free by guiding them to Jesus, “And that they will come to their senses and escape from the trap of the devil, who has taken them captive to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:26 NIV). The devil covets souls more than anything else and clings to them tightly. In the Book of Exodus, God rained ten plagues down on Egypt before Satan released them; as if each plague caused one finger at a time to be lifted.
“Then was Jesus led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Matthew 4:1 KJV). For 40 days and nights Jesus fasted and prayed as his Father gave him all the power, gifts and abilities (healing, prophecy, discernment…) he would need to complete his mission on this earth—securing salvation and liberty for the enslaved human race. Satan knew if he could tempt the Lord to sin, just once, our hope of eternal life would be lost forever. Only a sinless and perfect Lamb of God could meet our Father’s standards as the sufficient sacrifice, “Knowing that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot” (1 Peter 1:18-19 ESV).
As Christians our mission is to tell others of the Lord’s great salvation so they too can have eternal life. Satan knows sin will diminish our effectiveness as soul-winners so he attacks. The devil doesn’t kick a sleeping dog. You are awake now―GET READY FOR TROUBLE!
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord,
and in the power of his might.
Ephesians 6:10 (KJV)
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About the Book
This is a compilation of spiritual principals based on the examples written in the Old and New Testaments. It contains the teachings of the Word of God and how they can impact our lives today, resulting in power over the world, flesh, and the devil.
About the Author
The author was born in Sturgis, Michigan, in 1960. His family moved to Phoenix, Arizona, in 1974. He lived the Christian life for a couple of years in his early twenties but left the faith, not returning until January of 2016. Not believing he could ever be saved, it took the Lord to find and bring him back to safety.