Christian Strength During Sufferings And Attacks
Christian Strength During Sufferings And Attacks
God does allow his followers to undergo trying situations. Peter was able to walk on water like Jesus until Peter's Faith wavered. At that point Peter began sinking into the storming sea (Matthew 14:25-31). This article will give step by step, Bible verse by verse information. This information advises how to Stand Firm upon God no matter what "evils" He allows us to go through (Psalm 23:4; Matthew 6:13). Be sure to read and study all Bible verses and pray for God's Help (John 14:26).
I want to encourage all readers. Serving God is not easy for us humans. We are born in sin (Romans 5:12). We are repeatedly influenced by worldly flesh and evils (1 John 2:15-17). God also purposely puts us through "evil) situations (Mark 1:11-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Job 1:1-10; Job 2:1-10). So we can be encouraged that worldwide there are others who are experiencing our plight (1 Corinthians 10:13).
We'll first study what anyone committed to Jesus Christ should be doing. We will then show step by step how to Stand Strong In Faith (On God) when we face storms, trials, and "evils".
What Every Christian Must Do To Strengthen God's Presence (Holy Spirit) In Their Daily Lives:
1) We must repent from our sins. We must stop doing things that belong to our flesh, this world, or Satan's kingdom (Matthew 4:17; Galatians 5:1-22; 1 Corinthians 6:9-13; 1 John 2:15-17). A very wise Bible verse advises us "not to allow any place (in our lives) for the Devil (Ephesians 4:27).
Also be sure that you have prayed to God in the Name Of Jesus and Asked God to forgive you. Also ask the Holy Spirit (Jesus) to come into your life as Lord and Savior (Acts 8:36-39).
We must renounce and destroy any contacts to Satan's Dark Kingdom. We must ask God for forgiveness of such disobedience (Acts 19:17-20). In many cases God immediately removes connections to this evil. In other cases God may allow time to expire before granting full deliverance (Psalm 69:1-4, 14; 2 Corinthians 12:7-12). We must ensure that we are seeking God's Presence (Spirit) especially during these times. It will only be our displaying such Godly Faith that will pull us through this Dark Period in our Lives (Psalm 112:4).
2) We must cultivate the Spirit Of God in our lives by: asking God for the Fruit of God's Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24), putting on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), asking the Holy Spirit to renew our minds to the mind of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1-5; Philippians 2:4-12), removing our humanly (fleshly) way of thinking and to think only in the Spirit (Philippians 4:4-8), asking God for the Peace of God (so that we do not worry) (Philippians 4:4-8; Matthew 6:25-33), Praying without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), Bible Study and Understanding (Hebrews 4:11-12; Psalm 119:105), supporting an "obedient to Jesus Christ" Church and learning how to please and praise God (Hebrews 10:24; Psalm 112:1). There is much free information online which teaches all the sacrements and actions expected of a Church Going, Bible Believing Christians.
I know there are those who shun any types of "works" and preach "faith only". Unfortunately this is not in harmony with the Bible. Any follower of Jesus was always expected to actively obey God and praise God. "Actively" would imply actions or works. I totally agree that it's the Blood Of Jesus which grants me access to God's Heaven (John 3:16). However if I did nothing then I would be in disobedience. I would also be a very easy target for Satan to attack and over take (1 Peter 5:8-10).
You also can use the Internet to research your particular "areas of concern". If you are having a problem with anxiety you can go to http://search.yahoo and type "Prayers For Anxiety" or "Bible scriptures about anxiety". You then begin to speak these scriptures out loud and pray about them. Satan and Evil are overthrown by the Word of God (Revelation 12:11; Matthew 4:1-11). You can also find Christian counselors on Christian prayer sites, 1-800 numbers, Christian counselors online and by contacting Churches via their websites.
Evil is always defeated by the Spirit (Matthew 12:28). This is why it is essential that Christians: 1) cultivate the fruit of God's Spirit, 2) cultivate the mind of Jesus Christ, 3) strip off all worldly ways (and Satanic connections), 4) think only on what God tells them to thhink, 5) put on the whole armor of God, 6) study the Bible to understand it, 7) Pray with out ceasing, 8) grow with a Holy Spirit filled Church, and 9) learn all the "sacrements" that God expects from His Christian servants.
When we do the above things we will be walking in the Spirit. Any Evil coming against us will not be effective (Galatians 5:16; Matthew 4:1-11). We must make a determination to Trust and Rejoice In The Lord God no matter what "evils" befall us. We will always Praise and Glorify His Holy Name (Proverbs 3:5-7; Philippians 4:4; Acts 9:15-16; Psalm 23:4; Matthew 6:13). Christians should never be overly concerned about what God allows them to undergo on planet Earth. Our Kingdom Is In The Heavens To Be With The Lord God (Hebrews 11:13-16; 2 Corinthians 5:8). Christian Suffering And The Devil's Attacks might not "go well" with many Christians. Yet it is a Bible Based Fact that anyone on their way to Heaven will experience these things. Jesus made perfectly clear that Satan tries to "sift" Christians and that sufferings are a part of our Christian walk (Luke 22:31; Matthew 16:22-28; Matthew 4:1-11; 1 Peter 5:8-10).
How To Stand Strong In Faith During Any Type Of Attack From Any Source
1) You will definitely have to be cultivating the Holy Spirit in your life to Overcome Satan's Kingdom or any other evil (Revelation 12:11; Matthew 4:1-11). With out the Spirit The Flesh Will Give In To Storming Attacks (Matthew 14:25-31). Please read the above paragraphs to learn how to fully put on the "Whole" Spirit of God.
2) The Good News Is That Christians Won. By The Blood Of Jesus Christ Satan Can Not Stop Us From Entering Heaven (John 3:16; Romans 5:9; 2 Corinthians 2:14). Satan was able to regularly persecute Jesus and brutally beat Jesus down. Satan was not, however, able to stop this King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords from resurrecting into Kingdom Authority (Matthew 28:18-20). It's essential for us Christian to keep our mind, hearts and everything about us focused on Jesus Walking In Rulership And Not On Problems, Storms, Attacks, Or Anything Else (Matthew 14:25-32). We must die (crucify) in the flesh to Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:31).
3) We must remember that Jesus Christ gave Christians Authority. If you have done numbers 1 and 2 above you will now be a Holy Spirit Filled Christian who is determined to Glorify God In Your Flesh No Matter What Is Occuring In You Or Around You. This is what Jesus meant when Jesus Said That Satan Is A Liar. Satan Can Not Stop A Holy Spirit Filled Determined Servant Of God. Jesus Has Given Us Authority Over Satan's Entire Kingdom (John 8:44; Matthew 10:1; Luke 10:17-22; Mark 6:7, 13; Mark 16:17-18).
4) Although God Does Allow Us To Go Into Battles Which Seem Like We Can't Win (Matthew 27:46; Job 1:1-20; Job 2:1-20) We must remember that God Loves Us and that God Is Love (1 John 4:8; John 3:16). Whatever we face in this life God uses for our own Eternal (not present) Good (Romans 8:28-32).
We must continually stay in the Spirit and remind ourselves of God's Greatness. Otherwise we will begin to sink in Faithless, Doubt, Indignation, Dismay, And Self Pity As Peter Did (Matthew 14:25-32).
5) We must remember that God/Jesus/Holy Spirit Will Never Leave Us Nor Forsake Us (Hebrews 13:5-6).
6) We Must Remember That We Christians Have Jesus Christ. Greater Is He In Us Than He Who Is Not. No Weapon Formed Against Us Can Prosper. And We Can Condemn Any Tongue That Rises Up Against Us In Judgment. We Can Do All Things By Christ Which Strengthens Us (1 John 4:4; Isaiah 54:17; Philippians 4:13; Read All Of Psalm 103 And All Of Romans Chapter 8).
7) We Christians Must Also Realize That God Has Provided A Spiritual Arsenal Of Heavenly Support. We Have The Holy Ghost, Angels, Personal Ministering Spirits, Jesus And God Himself Who Promise To Protect Us The Entire Time We Are In The Flesh On Planet Earth (John 14:16, 26; Hebrews 12:22; 2 Kings 6:16-18; Hebrews 1:14; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalm 91:1-end; Isaiah 26:3).
8) God Will Allow Trials To Befall Us For Our Own Eternal Good (Romans 8:28-34). Yet No Flood Will Arise That Overflows Us. No Heat Will Arise That Burns Us. God Will Raise Up A Standard. We Will Suffer No Harm (Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 59:19; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 6:22; 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15).
9) Bible Study And Prayer Will Give Us The Peace Of God. God Will Listen To Us When We Pray. Cain Was An Unrepentant Murderer Who Asked For Mercy. God Still Granted Cain Mercy. Our Heavenly Father Will Hear Our Prayers (Philippians 4:4-8; Matthew 7:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 6:9-13; Genesis 4:13-16).
We Christians willnot Overcome Satan or any attack unless we've cultivated a Holy Spirit Mindset (which is the Mind Of Jesus Christ). We then must daily renew and refresh our mind on God (Jesus). Whenever we take our mind off the Spirit we will begin to spiritually sink as Peter did (Matthew 14:25-32). We must confess what the Bible promises no matter what the physical evidence dictates (John 8:32-44; Matthew 4:1-11; Revelation 12:11). A Spiritually Mature Christian realizes that death on Earth is Life With God In Heaven (2 Corinthians 5:8).
According to the Bible there is no easy way into Heaven (Matthew 16:22-28; Matthew 7:12-29; Acts 14:22).
Why Might A Christian(s) Be Having Problems Confronting "Evil(s)".
1) They Might Not Be Growing In Their Spiritual Duties. You Must Regularly Seek The Spirit.
2) They Might Focus On The Problem Or Attack More Than On Growing With God.
3) They Fail To Rejoice In The Lord And Praise Him With Great Energy And Confidence.
4) They Don't Believe That God Actually Loves Or Cares About Them.
5) They Fail To Realize That God Will Attend To Their Prayers.
6) They Havenot Realized The Priviledges, Mercies & Authorities They Have In God/Jesus.
7) They Are Not Allowing The Spirit To Change Who They Are And Are Still Responding In The Flesh.
How Can A Christian Gain Victory Over Any Evil Situation
1) They Must Grow In The Spirit (Please read above on how to do this).
2) They Must Never Focus On The Problem. They Must Do It God's Way (In Trust And Faith).
3) They Must Continue To Rejoice And Praise In The Lord No Matter What.
4) They Must Ask The Holy Spirit To Help Them See, Accept And Feel God's Love.
5) They Must Keep Praying To God In Love And Faith No Matter What It Seems Like.
6) A Christian Must Personally Learn Their Priviledges, God's Mercies Upon Them, And Their Christian Authorities.
7) A Christian Must Regularly Pray For Spritual Rebirth And Totally Forsake Fleshly Ways And Actions.
This article can be freely edited and utilized as long as credit is given to its author (Gary Colin).
God does allow his followers to undergo trying situations. Peter was able to walk on water like Jesus until Peter's Faith wavered. At that point Peter began sinking into the storming sea (Matthew 14:25-31). This article will give step by step, Bible verse by verse information. This information advises how to Stand Firm upon God no matter what "evils" He allows us to go through (Psalm 23:4; Matthew 6:13). Be sure to read and study all Bible verses and pray for God's Help (John 14:26).
I want to encourage all readers. Serving God is not easy for us humans. We are born in sin (Romans 5:12). We are repeatedly influenced by worldly flesh and evils (1 John 2:15-17). God also purposely puts us through "evil) situations (Mark 1:11-13; Matthew 4:1-11; Job 1:1-10; Job 2:1-10). So we can be encouraged that worldwide there are others who are experiencing our plight (1 Corinthians 10:13).
We'll first study what anyone committed to Jesus Christ should be doing. We will then show step by step how to Stand Strong In Faith (On God) when we face storms, trials, and "evils".
What Every Christian Must Do To Strengthen God's Presence (Holy Spirit) In Their Daily Lives:
1) We must repent from our sins. We must stop doing things that belong to our flesh, this world, or Satan's kingdom (Matthew 4:17; Galatians 5:1-22; 1 Corinthians 6:9-13; 1 John 2:15-17). A very wise Bible verse advises us "not to allow any place (in our lives) for the Devil (Ephesians 4:27).
Also be sure that you have prayed to God in the Name Of Jesus and Asked God to forgive you. Also ask the Holy Spirit (Jesus) to come into your life as Lord and Savior (Acts 8:36-39).
We must renounce and destroy any contacts to Satan's Dark Kingdom. We must ask God for forgiveness of such disobedience (Acts 19:17-20). In many cases God immediately removes connections to this evil. In other cases God may allow time to expire before granting full deliverance (Psalm 69:1-4, 14; 2 Corinthians 12:7-12). We must ensure that we are seeking God's Presence (Spirit) especially during these times. It will only be our displaying such Godly Faith that will pull us through this Dark Period in our Lives (Psalm 112:4).
2) We must cultivate the Spirit Of God in our lives by: asking God for the Fruit of God's Spirit (Galatians 5:22-24), putting on the whole armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), asking the Holy Spirit to renew our minds to the mind of Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1-5; Philippians 2:4-12), removing our humanly (fleshly) way of thinking and to think only in the Spirit (Philippians 4:4-8), asking God for the Peace of God (so that we do not worry) (Philippians 4:4-8; Matthew 6:25-33), Praying without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), Bible Study and Understanding (Hebrews 4:11-12; Psalm 119:105), supporting an "obedient to Jesus Christ" Church and learning how to please and praise God (Hebrews 10:24; Psalm 112:1). There is much free information online which teaches all the sacrements and actions expected of a Church Going, Bible Believing Christians.
I know there are those who shun any types of "works" and preach "faith only". Unfortunately this is not in harmony with the Bible. Any follower of Jesus was always expected to actively obey God and praise God. "Actively" would imply actions or works. I totally agree that it's the Blood Of Jesus which grants me access to God's Heaven (John 3:16). However if I did nothing then I would be in disobedience. I would also be a very easy target for Satan to attack and over take (1 Peter 5:8-10).
You also can use the Internet to research your particular "areas of concern". If you are having a problem with anxiety you can go to http://search.yahoo and type "Prayers For Anxiety" or "Bible scriptures about anxiety". You then begin to speak these scriptures out loud and pray about them. Satan and Evil are overthrown by the Word of God (Revelation 12:11; Matthew 4:1-11). You can also find Christian counselors on Christian prayer sites, 1-800 numbers, Christian counselors online and by contacting Churches via their websites.
Evil is always defeated by the Spirit (Matthew 12:28). This is why it is essential that Christians: 1) cultivate the fruit of God's Spirit, 2) cultivate the mind of Jesus Christ, 3) strip off all worldly ways (and Satanic connections), 4) think only on what God tells them to thhink, 5) put on the whole armor of God, 6) study the Bible to understand it, 7) Pray with out ceasing, 8) grow with a Holy Spirit filled Church, and 9) learn all the "sacrements" that God expects from His Christian servants.
When we do the above things we will be walking in the Spirit. Any Evil coming against us will not be effective (Galatians 5:16; Matthew 4:1-11). We must make a determination to Trust and Rejoice In The Lord God no matter what "evils" befall us. We will always Praise and Glorify His Holy Name (Proverbs 3:5-7; Philippians 4:4; Acts 9:15-16; Psalm 23:4; Matthew 6:13). Christians should never be overly concerned about what God allows them to undergo on planet Earth. Our Kingdom Is In The Heavens To Be With The Lord God (Hebrews 11:13-16; 2 Corinthians 5:8). Christian Suffering And The Devil's Attacks might not "go well" with many Christians. Yet it is a Bible Based Fact that anyone on their way to Heaven will experience these things. Jesus made perfectly clear that Satan tries to "sift" Christians and that sufferings are a part of our Christian walk (Luke 22:31; Matthew 16:22-28; Matthew 4:1-11; 1 Peter 5:8-10).
How To Stand Strong In Faith During Any Type Of Attack From Any Source
1) You will definitely have to be cultivating the Holy Spirit in your life to Overcome Satan's Kingdom or any other evil (Revelation 12:11; Matthew 4:1-11). With out the Spirit The Flesh Will Give In To Storming Attacks (Matthew 14:25-31). Please read the above paragraphs to learn how to fully put on the "Whole" Spirit of God.
2) The Good News Is That Christians Won. By The Blood Of Jesus Christ Satan Can Not Stop Us From Entering Heaven (John 3:16; Romans 5:9; 2 Corinthians 2:14). Satan was able to regularly persecute Jesus and brutally beat Jesus down. Satan was not, however, able to stop this King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords from resurrecting into Kingdom Authority (Matthew 28:18-20). It's essential for us Christian to keep our mind, hearts and everything about us focused on Jesus Walking In Rulership And Not On Problems, Storms, Attacks, Or Anything Else (Matthew 14:25-32). We must die (crucify) in the flesh to Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:31).
3) We must remember that Jesus Christ gave Christians Authority. If you have done numbers 1 and 2 above you will now be a Holy Spirit Filled Christian who is determined to Glorify God In Your Flesh No Matter What Is Occuring In You Or Around You. This is what Jesus meant when Jesus Said That Satan Is A Liar. Satan Can Not Stop A Holy Spirit Filled Determined Servant Of God. Jesus Has Given Us Authority Over Satan's Entire Kingdom (John 8:44; Matthew 10:1; Luke 10:17-22; Mark 6:7, 13; Mark 16:17-18).
4) Although God Does Allow Us To Go Into Battles Which Seem Like We Can't Win (Matthew 27:46; Job 1:1-20; Job 2:1-20) We must remember that God Loves Us and that God Is Love (1 John 4:8; John 3:16). Whatever we face in this life God uses for our own Eternal (not present) Good (Romans 8:28-32).
We must continually stay in the Spirit and remind ourselves of God's Greatness. Otherwise we will begin to sink in Faithless, Doubt, Indignation, Dismay, And Self Pity As Peter Did (Matthew 14:25-32).
5) We must remember that God/Jesus/Holy Spirit Will Never Leave Us Nor Forsake Us (Hebrews 13:5-6).
6) We Must Remember That We Christians Have Jesus Christ. Greater Is He In Us Than He Who Is Not. No Weapon Formed Against Us Can Prosper. And We Can Condemn Any Tongue That Rises Up Against Us In Judgment. We Can Do All Things By Christ Which Strengthens Us (1 John 4:4; Isaiah 54:17; Philippians 4:13; Read All Of Psalm 103 And All Of Romans Chapter 8).
7) We Christians Must Also Realize That God Has Provided A Spiritual Arsenal Of Heavenly Support. We Have The Holy Ghost, Angels, Personal Ministering Spirits, Jesus And God Himself Who Promise To Protect Us The Entire Time We Are In The Flesh On Planet Earth (John 14:16, 26; Hebrews 12:22; 2 Kings 6:16-18; Hebrews 1:14; Matthew 28:18-20; Psalm 91:1-end; Isaiah 26:3).
8) God Will Allow Trials To Befall Us For Our Own Eternal Good (Romans 8:28-34). Yet No Flood Will Arise That Overflows Us. No Heat Will Arise That Burns Us. God Will Raise Up A Standard. We Will Suffer No Harm (Isaiah 43:2; Isaiah 59:19; Daniel 3:25; Daniel 6:22; 1 Chronicles 16:22; Psalm 105:15).
9) Bible Study And Prayer Will Give Us The Peace Of God. God Will Listen To Us When We Pray. Cain Was An Unrepentant Murderer Who Asked For Mercy. God Still Granted Cain Mercy. Our Heavenly Father Will Hear Our Prayers (Philippians 4:4-8; Matthew 7:11; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 6:9-13; Genesis 4:13-16).
We Christians willnot Overcome Satan or any attack unless we've cultivated a Holy Spirit Mindset (which is the Mind Of Jesus Christ). We then must daily renew and refresh our mind on God (Jesus). Whenever we take our mind off the Spirit we will begin to spiritually sink as Peter did (Matthew 14:25-32). We must confess what the Bible promises no matter what the physical evidence dictates (John 8:32-44; Matthew 4:1-11; Revelation 12:11). A Spiritually Mature Christian realizes that death on Earth is Life With God In Heaven (2 Corinthians 5:8).
According to the Bible there is no easy way into Heaven (Matthew 16:22-28; Matthew 7:12-29; Acts 14:22).
Why Might A Christian(s) Be Having Problems Confronting "Evil(s)".
1) They Might Not Be Growing In Their Spiritual Duties. You Must Regularly Seek The Spirit.
2) They Might Focus On The Problem Or Attack More Than On Growing With God.
3) They Fail To Rejoice In The Lord And Praise Him With Great Energy And Confidence.
4) They Don't Believe That God Actually Loves Or Cares About Them.
5) They Fail To Realize That God Will Attend To Their Prayers.
6) They Havenot Realized The Priviledges, Mercies & Authorities They Have In God/Jesus.
7) They Are Not Allowing The Spirit To Change Who They Are And Are Still Responding In The Flesh.
How Can A Christian Gain Victory Over Any Evil Situation
1) They Must Grow In The Spirit (Please read above on how to do this).
2) They Must Never Focus On The Problem. They Must Do It God's Way (In Trust And Faith).
3) They Must Continue To Rejoice And Praise In The Lord No Matter What.
4) They Must Ask The Holy Spirit To Help Them See, Accept And Feel God's Love.
5) They Must Keep Praying To God In Love And Faith No Matter What It Seems Like.
6) A Christian Must Personally Learn Their Priviledges, God's Mercies Upon Them, And Their Christian Authorities.
7) A Christian Must Regularly Pray For Spritual Rebirth And Totally Forsake Fleshly Ways And Actions.
This article can be freely edited and utilized as long as credit is given to its author (Gary Colin).
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