How to Stand in Difficult Times?

Whatever your difficulty is in life, God has provided the means (away) for you to escape it and to come out victorious.  We live in a world that is full of evils and it appears that it is getting worse.  Every day we are bombarded with news from around the world reminding us of such.  So how does one stand and believe in his/her own difficult times? 

First and foremost, we need to understand who is responsible for the abounding evils.  The Bible tells us that Satan (the thief) came to kill, steal and to destroy (John 10:10).  Satan is a spiritual being and he is real.  He is the culprit behind all of this mayhem.  The Bible tells us that we wrestle not with flesh and blood, but with spiritual powers in heavenly places.  

Take a look at the following scripture.

Ephesians 6:11-12 say, “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s scheme. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.”

Praise God, we now know who is causing the evils that we face.  Praise God again because Jesus was sent (by God) to the world to destroy the works of the devil (1^st John 3:8).  Praise God again because He (God) gives us instructions in Ephesians 6:10-18 on how to stand in our difficulty times.  How?

God instructs us to put on the full Armor of God. (It is suggested that you study these scriptures.)

Armor of God

1. The belt of truth – God’s word is true, believe it, speak it and see it
2. Breastplate of righteousness – You are the righteousness of God through Jesus Christ
3. Gospel of peace around your waist – Love all people and proclaim the Gospel
4. Shield of faith – Faith is your protection, believe God’s word
5. Helmet of salvation – Protection, provision, deliverance, healing is part of your salvation
6. Sword of the Spirit – The word of God coming out of your mouth.  Speak and declare God’s word

In reality our wrestling is praying, praising and believing. When we do our part, we are saying, OK Lord Jesus, I’m standing on your words.  I going to keep on praying, I won’t stop.  I’m going to keep on praising you, I won’t stop.  I’m going to keep on believing you, I won’t stop. 

Be Blessed