Strategy Of The Devil

I write this particular sermon during the "Corona Virus - Covid-19 " quarantine days, which is shaking the whole world. With lots of speculations about the reason behind this great toxic virus and the death of huge number of people around the globe, I came across this scripture: "Those who died by the plague were 24,000.(Numbers 25:9). " Well, while I meditated, God gave me several revelations which I document here below: I have divided my presentation into three different parts for better understanding:

Strategy of the enemy! Part 1

7 Altars!

Numbers 23:1”Balaam said to Balak, "Build seven altars for me here, and prepare seven bulls and seven rams for me here."

What caught my attention were the 7 altars! As you keep reading the chapter you will get to know the relentless pursuit of the enemy to destroy and curse the people of God. Be alert and listen carefully! The devil is not going to get tired or exasperated, each time he wants to attack you, he devices news methods to destroy you, it is so subtle that you can’t detect it with a natural eye, that’s exactly why Apostle Paul tells us to pray for spiritual enlightenment, Ephesians 5:8 “For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light .”

Ephesians 1:18 “Having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you.”That Sunday class teacher who looks very pious and godly may be satan in disguise sent to destroy your Sunday school. Caveat! Stay with me as I expound this scripture to you; Balak was the king of Moab and Balaam was a false prophet engaged by Balak to curse the people of God.

Altars: Look at the way the enemy prepared the altars, not one but 7 with seven bulls and seven rams, they thought they could entice God with goodies, foolishly there are many who think they can buy God. Our God is a righteous Judge! Proverbs 21:27” The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination, How much more when he brings it with evil intent! Verse 3 says “Balaam said to Balak, "Stand beside your burnt offering, and I will go..” Balak was asked to closely monitor the offering by standing beside it. Did you watch that? The pagan king, left his palace and followed Balaam and was doing his best with his goodies to make Balaam curse the people of God. Even after Balaam returns, he finds Balak diligently standing near the altar with all the leaders of Moab, yes, the devil meticulously plans and he gathers a group to attack you, I write this to caution you and not frighten you. I wish our believers have this kind of commitment and determination towards the God they serve like these pagan people, look at the way Balak standing close to the altar. Is anybody hearing me today??? Why do young pastors give up so easily when they don't see results? Why do they keep jumping from one project to another? They start an internet ministry, when nothing happens they jump to releasing music albums then another then another......they keep aping men rather than listen to God. They lack perseverance.

Run that church even if two people attend, run that Bible class even if nobody turns up, keep practicing and learning, dont give up on your new music lessons, learning guitar pains initially, dont give up please. I want someone to get this today, the devil wants to chase you out of your destiny. Grind your teeth, dig your heels deep and keep moving. God is watching your efforts, hard work, your sweat, your tears, your pain, your loneliness and most of all your passion. Just while our free school for the poor that I started in Hyderabad, India, was moving from a small building to a new building with lots of facilities, boards and a lot more, many teachers resigned. I was flummoxed! The teacher who was maintaining all our school registers besides teaching also vanished. Her loss affected me a lot, because I was very close to her, I stayed back in my hostel room and cried the whole night alone. I felt Lord how much load can I take?? I am not young as before.....I have two grown up children, I have other responsibilities too...The Lord knows your capacity, though! in the morning God gave me a scripture:Psalm 126:6- "He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, Shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him." I mustered up my strength and started writing registers, teaching and cooking too in the school, slowly my daughter who had finished B Tech Computer Engineering resigned her job and joined me in ministry, some wonderful teachers joined us, my husband is now the school Correspondent and the show is running wonderfully. We run a Government recognized, English medium school with free uniforms, free lunch, books and a lot more. Besides this, we are also running a free shelter Home for the poor children called Abide Angel Home and Shiloh Revival Church. Well, there were days I just wanted to scoot and run away but God helped me stand firm and work hard. Pull up your socks and run for God. Will you???