Keep on being brave! It will bring you great rewards. Learn to be patient, so you will please God and be given what he has promised.
As the Scriptures say,
“God is coming soon!
It won't be very long.
The people God accepts
will live because
of their faith.
But he isn't pleased
with anyone
who turns back.”
We are not like those people who turn back and get destroyed. We will keep on having faith until we are saved.
Hebrews 10:35-39
When someone who is trustworthy and reliable suddenly makes a decision that is against everything you would expect from that person, you can be sure that they have been encouraged by Satan to do so! Like a mob boss, Satan threatens harm to those who follow Jesus and calls them back into his service.
Have you heard the voice of Satan telling you to turn back to your old life of sin and to give up your faith in God? It is a message that he delivers with regularity to those who love the Lord. He can give you many reasons why the road to Heaven will be miserable and the road to Hell will be a great ride! Never forget that Satan lies like the perfect politician who speaks the words you want to hear, but has no conscience about not telling the truth.
So here is the goal! Develop the heart of a martyr and determine to never turn back to the world no matter what the threat. The Enemy may threaten you or even those who you love, but stand firm and trust that God will protect and send angels to aid. In fact, you can be sure that threats from Satan are firm and certain evidence that you are walking with Jesus in the right way! Now here is one reason to memorize Bible verses. When Jesus Himself was tempted by Satan to turn away from His walk with the Father he responded with scripture. Answering Satan with Scripture is like returning the fire with a much bigger gun!
"Lord, help me today to recognize the threats of Satan today and help me to take aim with Your Word in my response! Amen."
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