Why does the ordinary Christian have a tough time living the Christian life ?
It is because the ordinary Christian does not understand that the battle has already been won. Two thousand years ago Satan was defeated at the cross. He has no control over us except that which God allows and which we by our disobedience and unbelief enable Him to have. We have the victory and nothing can touch us or harm us whether we are criticized, persecuted or even martyred for the sake of the kingdom, for we are not of this world. We belong to Christ. While here on this earth, Christ will envelop us and surround us with His supernatural peace and power, turning tragedy to triumph, heartache and sorrow to joy. This is our heritage if only we keep on trusting and obeying Him.
Let us remember that Jesus Christ is our Savior and Lord, our older brother and He will protect us against satanic attacks of every kind.
2 Thessalonians 3:3
But the Lord is faithful: He will make you strong and guard you from satanic attacks of every kind
(0230) 02 Aug 2007