Satan's attacks against us come in various forms. The Devil is more furious than ever because he knows that he has a little time (Rev 12:12). He stirs up the powers of hell to work against all children of God.
Lucifer is the fallen angel who became Satan, waiting as the serpent to tempt Eve and Adam. Satan and his demonic followers all chose to battle God and His Plans. Satan attacked Eve in the Garden of Eden in the form of a serpent. Adam and Eve sinned, and all people have become sinful in nature and are likewise open to the temptations of Satan (1 Peter 5:8).
Satan is the god of this world. The Devil deceives mankind Satan became the prince of the world. God allows Satan or his demons to come against us to strengthen our faith in God so that we can build our trust in God and put our armor of God to stand against Satan schemes. In 2nd Corinthians 11:15, the Devil TRANSFORMS himself into an ANGEL OF LIGHT by using a disguise to hide his true identity. We see many people including Christians in this world portrays as a good person outside and inwardly their act as a follower of Devil. Their talks and actions reveal the works of Satan. Satan works relentlessly to CORRUPT the church, the Word of God, and to kill, steal, and destroy (John 10:10). Satan claims to be a Christian, and his demonic servants have changed THEMSELVES into ministers of righteousness. They are of the Devil, liars, who will take us to Hell with them if we foolish enough to follow. Satan influences the unsaved unbelievers of this world by blinding their minds so that they cannot see the light of the gospel (2 Corinthians 4:4). The unsaved man knows not God, not having God's Spirit (1st Corinthians 2:14
As believers and followers of God in Jesus Christ, we are given the right to become children of God (John 1:10-13) it means, we have God's power through the Holy Spirit that dwells in us and we become salt of the earth and the light of the world. (Mathew 5:13-16; John8:12,9:5) .it is our job to cast Satan out, as a child of God (mark 16:17-18).
God doesn't ENJOY seeing anyone suffering, but He does ALLOW people to suffer for various reasons. God reaches people through suffering. Sometimes God allows righteous suffering so that the suffering can bring Glory to God. Sometimes to prove that we can rely on God to deliver us from our trials. Sometimes he teaches us to be patient.
The man in Matthew 8:2 who had God reaches people through suffering leprosy; he would never have turned to God if he was in perfect health. Nebuchadnezzar didn't fear God until God humbled him by making his spend seven years of his life on his hands and knees like an animal (Dan. 4:30-37).
Sometimes He will even use the tragedy, disappointments to bring OTHERS to Christ. We also read in John 11:45 that many believed on the Lord Jesus Christ BECAUSE OF LAZARUS. When a believer chooses to deny himself and follow Christ, he chooses to suffer for the Lord. Sometimes we suffer because of our godliness (II Timothy 2:12). our spiritual weapons and defenses against the Devil are: Loins gird about with TRUTH, Breastplate of Righteousness, Feet shod with the preparation of the GOSPEL, Helmet of SALVATION, Sword of the Spirit, which is the WORD OF GOD, Shield of FAITH and PRAYING in the Spirit
Satan cannot fool us, misled us, nor defeat us if we abide in the living Words of God. Hebrews 4:12 says that God's Word (the Holy Bible) are ALIVE, they are quick living and powerful.
In times of hurt and sorrow, we should turn to the Lord Jesus Christ in Prayer and to His precious Word for consolation and comfort, not to people. Friends and family may let us down but Jesus Christ our God and Savior never will. “Casting all your care upon him; for he cares for you” (1st Peter 5:7).
We are to trust God at all times without doubt or wavering. Job said, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him” (Job 13:15). People get upset with God today over the silliest things. In the scripture, Job lost nearly everything and still maintained his faith in God. That’s the solid faith we need to have in God. Happy is the man which trusts in the Lord (Proverb 16:20), “Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy” (James 5:11).
Hard times are worth more than their weight in gold, “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth…” (1st Peter 1:7). Notice, “MUCH MORE” precious than gold. Why? Because unshakable faith comes from having your faith shaken, and faith pleases God (Hebrews 11:6). Though suffering is never a joy in itself, be assured that God knows what He is doing, “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory” (2nd Corinthians 4:17). It’s a blessed truth and encouragement for us. We should never think of Suffering as a sign of judgment!
God does allow SOME afflictions in our lives; it is only because He loves us and has a greater purpose than ours. Afflictions, sufferings are a part of life. For the unbelievers and unsaved, it brings misery with no hope and for the godly, it brings misery with hope. Always remember we are commanded to FIGHT the good FIGHT of faith (1st Timothy 6:12). We are supposed to stand up against evildoers (Psalm 94:16).
Hope this message brings you all some kind of comfort! May Gods grace be with you All!
