This epidemic does not come from God. It is not a punishment from heaven.
It is an attack from the prince of darkness who is desperate to prevent the coming worldwide revival.
Countless millions are isolated and intimidated. There is panic everywhere. If this continues, many will die of poverty and hunger, even if they don't die from the virus.
Our economic system will collapse and powerful people with sinister intentions will take power worldwide.
Jesus told us to go out into the world and win people over to Jesus, but now faithful Christians have to sit at home.
But when the devil attacks, God wants to call us to stand up with Jesus and win a great victory.
Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle-- Psalm 144:1 (NKJV)
We are in a terrible war against a cruel enemy. God can destroy the enemy with one finger, but God has given us humans the task of resisting the devil.
The enemy is much stronger than mortal humans, but our calling is to trust God in faith and in partnership with God to tear down the strongholds of the enemy.
We have to learn to fight, but we can only learn that in a real battle.
When a strong enemy invades, the warfare can be hard.
First, our own weaknesses are exposed. Then God can help us overcome our sins and weaknesses so that the enemy does not overwhelm us.
For example, if you live a good life, but mostly on a natural level, at cancer diagnosis can be a terrible challenge. The cancer doesn't come from God, of course, but you have to learn to fight with supernatural trust in God.
The devil's attacks are a challenge to get closer to God so that we can overcome the Devil with God’s power.
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (NKJV)
Cancer comes from the devil. This epidemic also comes from our enemy.
Our own sins can make us vulnerable to such attacks because sins are an invitation for the devil to extend his power.
If abortion becomes commonplace, if a lot of Christians watch porn, if sex before marriage is accepted as normal among many Christians, we become very susceptible to evil attacks.
Then when the enemy invades, we have to fight, but how can you fight on God's side if you accept sin as normal?
Sin is always against God. We have to turn from sin.
We must also know where the attack comes from.
If the devil attacks with illness, we cannot win the battle if we think that the illness comes from God.
As a man on earth, Jesus was the complete revelation of God's character and intentions.
He never tolerated illness, never spoke a positive word about sickness. Those who sought healing from Jesus were never turned away.
That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick.
This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.” Matthew 8:16-17 (NLT2)
We have to repent and pray, but how can we fight with strong faith when we are passive Christians?
So many Christians rely on preachers and pastors instead of building a close personal relationship with Jesus.
When the enemy attacks, and we need God's help, our idolatry is exposed. The pastor cannot save you from an epidemic, only Jesus himself.
If your Christian life is focused on your pastor or church and not on Jesus himself, how can you win a tough battle in faith? Of course, I don’t deny that God often hears the prayers of faithful pastors for weak believers.
I believe the pandemic that is now prevailing everywhere must give way if we turn to God and pray together in faith.
A worldwide war of intercession is already underway. God is calling us all to pray.
It is an attack from the prince of darkness who is desperate to prevent the coming worldwide revival.
Countless millions are isolated and intimidated. There is panic everywhere. If this continues, many will die of poverty and hunger, even if they don't die from the virus.
Our economic system will collapse and powerful people with sinister intentions will take power worldwide.
Jesus told us to go out into the world and win people over to Jesus, but now faithful Christians have to sit at home.
But when the devil attacks, God wants to call us to stand up with Jesus and win a great victory.
Blessed be the LORD my Rock, Who trains my hands for war, And my fingers for battle-- Psalm 144:1 (NKJV)
We are in a terrible war against a cruel enemy. God can destroy the enemy with one finger, but God has given us humans the task of resisting the devil.
The enemy is much stronger than mortal humans, but our calling is to trust God in faith and in partnership with God to tear down the strongholds of the enemy.
We have to learn to fight, but we can only learn that in a real battle.
When a strong enemy invades, the warfare can be hard.
First, our own weaknesses are exposed. Then God can help us overcome our sins and weaknesses so that the enemy does not overwhelm us.
For example, if you live a good life, but mostly on a natural level, at cancer diagnosis can be a terrible challenge. The cancer doesn't come from God, of course, but you have to learn to fight with supernatural trust in God.
The devil's attacks are a challenge to get closer to God so that we can overcome the Devil with God’s power.
The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. John 10:10 (NKJV)
Cancer comes from the devil. This epidemic also comes from our enemy.
Our own sins can make us vulnerable to such attacks because sins are an invitation for the devil to extend his power.
If abortion becomes commonplace, if a lot of Christians watch porn, if sex before marriage is accepted as normal among many Christians, we become very susceptible to evil attacks.
Then when the enemy invades, we have to fight, but how can you fight on God's side if you accept sin as normal?
Sin is always against God. We have to turn from sin.
We must also know where the attack comes from.
If the devil attacks with illness, we cannot win the battle if we think that the illness comes from God.
As a man on earth, Jesus was the complete revelation of God's character and intentions.
He never tolerated illness, never spoke a positive word about sickness. Those who sought healing from Jesus were never turned away.
That evening many demon-possessed people were brought to Jesus. He cast out the evil spirits with a simple command, and he healed all the sick.
This fulfilled the word of the Lord through the prophet Isaiah, who said, “He took our sicknesses and removed our diseases.” Matthew 8:16-17 (NLT2)
We have to repent and pray, but how can we fight with strong faith when we are passive Christians?
So many Christians rely on preachers and pastors instead of building a close personal relationship with Jesus.
When the enemy attacks, and we need God's help, our idolatry is exposed. The pastor cannot save you from an epidemic, only Jesus himself.
If your Christian life is focused on your pastor or church and not on Jesus himself, how can you win a tough battle in faith? Of course, I don’t deny that God often hears the prayers of faithful pastors for weak believers.
I believe the pandemic that is now prevailing everywhere must give way if we turn to God and pray together in faith.
A worldwide war of intercession is already underway. God is calling us all to pray.
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