This word is submitted by Yolanda Ballard [roarnworship@cfl.rr.com]

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                When The Enemy Comes On Strong

If you are living in the war zone, be of good cheer. It is because the
enemy knows he has lost the battle! Otherwise, he would be keeping his
identity totally hidden and remain dormant so that he can keep control
of things. But because he is coming on strong, it shows that he is
panicking and doing all he can to put up a fight to try to wear us
down. But every time he shows his ugly head, he gets blasted by us,
and more and more he is losing his grip on matters. Soon he will be
cast off once and for all.

So if we weren't such a threat to his kingdom, he would be leaving us
alone. So you see, we are valuable to the Lord, and the enemy knows it!
What the enemy means for harm is working for our good. All things work
for our good.  So you think the enemy would have learned by now that all
he is doing is causing us to be strengthened in the might of the Lord
and causing us to draw even closer to our Lord and Savior.

Yes, what we are going through is not comfortable. Dying to self is not
fun, but God's resurrection power is surging through us every step of
the crucified life. If we haven't gone through what we have over the
years, we would not be ready for what is right around the corner. If we
can't run with the footmen, what would we do when the horses come? So
rejoice, the victory is ours, and the enemy knows it. He knows he has
lost the fight, and soon he will be on the run.

If he knew the outcome of what would happen when Jesus died on the
cross, he wouldn't have done it. Everything the enemy is doing is
working against him, and working towards the culmination of God's
perfect plan and purpose. Glory to the Lamb who sits on the throne,
the King of kings, the Mighty Lion of Judah, and He reigns sovereign
Lord of all! He's a big God and on our side. We rejoice in His victory
and rest in His faithfulness.