Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he has stood the test, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. James 1:12
And when they had preached the gospel to that city, and had taught many, they returned again to Lystra, and to Iconium, and Antioch, Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. Acts 14:21-22
The Leading Of The Lord
.. The Lord led me into warfare the other day, He got me up at four o’clock in the morning and of course my flesh was crying out ‘ that’s the last thing you want to do. You know you havn’t been sleeping all that well, four o’clock in the morning O Lord I could do it six o’clock but not four! You know that nag – it just goes on and I said ‘ right I’ll do it – I’m getting up – ok You know ‘ And thank God that I obeyed Him. I did this and He started to lead me into warfare. And it wasn’t very long – it was like He opened my eyes. I don’t know how He does this – it’s just spiritual. I became aware of the myriads of angels He has at His disposal. And He showed ‘ as you are praying this all that you are seeing is going forth into battle, into warfare. ‘ Don’t Let Your Trials Hinder Your Love For God ‘
Angelic Forces
And it’s exactly what God shows us. What I began to see them do is they line up against the demonic forces and when they are all lined up in total agreement in the position that God has ordained they start to march forward. The step very clear positive steps and as they moved toward the demonic army it retracted – going back and back. Then I thought ‘ thank you Father – this is what You’ve been showing us over the years, that as we get in warfare we are pushing this back.
Obedience Brings Blessing
He showed me in the Spirit ‘ this is what is happening. And I could not count the number of angels that He had at His disposal – the line at the end just disappeared. Far more that the demonic force of Satan. And I thought Lord forgive me that I doubt You at times. Now had I not obeyed God on that at four o’clock in the morning I would not have had that blessing and I would not have been able to relate this to you to encourage you. And it’s not just me He does this with, He does this with you because you share these things with me. So we stay in there don’t we because God is faithful. And don’t let these trials and tribulations hinder your love for God. If anything let it wax stronger and boulder. Because you know as well as I do when we come out of these testings we have an experience of God we didn’t have when we went in.. .. ..
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution. 2Timothy 3:12
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. Psalm 91:14
We love him, because he first loved us. John 4:19
