Recently, I (Aimee) watched as several different friends underwent spiritual attacks within about 24-hours of each other. After the first night, everything that had happened was (obviously) running wildly through my head. I knew that she was ok, but my brain would not slow down. I was exhausted, but God was speaking to my heart and I just had to get up and write it down.
So, here's what I came up with ...
When we become Christians, we are inviting an attack. When we open our Bibles, when we pray, when we evangelize, when we go to church...
We are standing and saying to the enemy that he may attack, but he cannot win. We invite attack not because we are confident in our ability to defeat the enemy or to repel his attacks. We invite attacks because we are confident in the ability and power of our Savior, Who has already repelled the attacks, defeated His enemies, and given us life in Him.
We invite attack because we are already victorious through Jesus Christ.
It's my hope that this word will encourage you, as you step out into this world and face struggles and temptations. We can take heart knowing that our God is stronger, and that we are already victorious! Own that! Know the truth of it in your head and in your heart and you'll never despair.
As Jesus says in John 16:33b:
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!
I have overcome the world."
