Desire the Word, Watch Out
Typically when God does something special or new in our lives, the enemy is enraged and attacks. Jesus said in the parable of the soils (Matthew 13) the evil one comes in and steals the seed of the Word before it even has a chance to settle into the soil. The enemy of our souls hates the power of God's Word.
It's because he (the enemy) knows the power of God's Word even more than us. It is the first thing he sought to question before the woman in the garden.
The longest Psalm of the collection is dedicated to the Psalmist's love for God's Word. He commits to it and desires it... praying earnestly: Psalm 119:18–19 (ESV) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
He wants God's Word deep in his heart because he knows his time on Earth is strange and at times unwelcome. He needs the guidance of the God of heaven.
But notice that as soon as he desires God's Word, the enemy attacks...
Psalm 119:22–24 (ESV) Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. 23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
Please understand this Christian. When you draw near to hear from God, when you get serious about His transformative truth, life will not always get easier, it will usually get harder. The enemy will turn up the heat and plot against you and seek to steal your attention away from the most important thing you can grasp - the glory of God's Word.
Elijah fought for the glory of God in the face of extreme apostasy. He won a decisive show down before the 450 prophets of Baal. And immediately the enemy amped up her attack, sending him running all the way back to Sinai.
David was finally established as King over all Israel and the Philistines attacked in full strength as soon as they heard about it in 1 Chronicles 14:8. You can take it to the bank, the enemy comes in like a flood when we get blessed by God.
Your spiritual attack is no sign that you should give up or that you've taken a wrong turn. It's a sign you've gotten closer to the good Word of God and it's subsequent blessing is about to be released!
So expect the attack. Face it head on. And make a decision today - this attack is not your end but the beginning of a victory. You are doing what God wants and what will bless you and prosper you and your enemy hates it. Stand strong and keep seeking God.
It's because he (the enemy) knows the power of God's Word even more than us. It is the first thing he sought to question before the woman in the garden.
The longest Psalm of the collection is dedicated to the Psalmist's love for God's Word. He commits to it and desires it... praying earnestly: Psalm 119:18–19 (ESV) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of your law. 19 I am a sojourner on the earth; hide not your commandments from me!
He wants God's Word deep in his heart because he knows his time on Earth is strange and at times unwelcome. He needs the guidance of the God of heaven.
But notice that as soon as he desires God's Word, the enemy attacks...
Psalm 119:22–24 (ESV) Take away from me scorn and contempt, for I have kept your testimonies. 23 Even though princes sit plotting against me, your servant will meditate on your statutes. 24 Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.
Please understand this Christian. When you draw near to hear from God, when you get serious about His transformative truth, life will not always get easier, it will usually get harder. The enemy will turn up the heat and plot against you and seek to steal your attention away from the most important thing you can grasp - the glory of God's Word.
Elijah fought for the glory of God in the face of extreme apostasy. He won a decisive show down before the 450 prophets of Baal. And immediately the enemy amped up her attack, sending him running all the way back to Sinai.
David was finally established as King over all Israel and the Philistines attacked in full strength as soon as they heard about it in 1 Chronicles 14:8. You can take it to the bank, the enemy comes in like a flood when we get blessed by God.
Your spiritual attack is no sign that you should give up or that you've taken a wrong turn. It's a sign you've gotten closer to the good Word of God and it's subsequent blessing is about to be released!
So expect the attack. Face it head on. And make a decision today - this attack is not your end but the beginning of a victory. You are doing what God wants and what will bless you and prosper you and your enemy hates it. Stand strong and keep seeking God.
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