We all experience attacks, trials and tribulations. This is part of the Christian experience. The Lord Jesus once said: “These things I have spoken to you so that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but have courage, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). The good thing is that the Scriptures reveal that these times of persecution, tribulation and trials are only for a season. Psalm 30: 5 says: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning”. These trials and tests have an expiration date. When Satan tempted Jesus, he left him after several attempts. Luke 4: 12-13 says: “And Jesus answered and said to him, “It has been said, ‘You shall not tempt the Lord your God.’ ”Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time”. So, if you are in the middle of a test, trial or in the desert, remember today that it is not permanent. Remember that He told us to be encouraged because he already overcame the world, and now we have the spirit of the victorious one within us. With His help, you will be victorious at the end of the test, and you will have a great testimony to go with it!
This is the atmosphere that produces life!
The most powerful environment for us is God’s Presence. It is our life, security, stronghold, joy and peace. In the same way a fish needs water to live and thrive, we need God’s Presence to live and thrive in this world. Psalm 31:20 says: “You shall hide them in the secret place of Your presence From the plots of man; You shall keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues”. God’s Presence effectively hides us from the enemy’s attacks. This verse does not deny that evil men will attempt to plot our destruction. It does not deny that tongues will attempt to foment strife against us. But it does say that God will hide us in the secret place of His Presence. The enemy cannot enter that atmosphere. James 4:7 confirms that when we submit to God, we can successfully resist the devil and he will flee from us. Cultivate God’s Presence every day in times of worship, praise, prayer and meditating in His word! This is part of your mighty weapons of warfare!
