{"id":3873,"date":"2021-05-31T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.honestreflections.net\/?p=3873"},"modified":"2021-05-13T09:20:35","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T14:20:35","slug":"how-enemy-attacks-will-make-you-seek-refuge-in-god","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.honestreflections.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/31\/how-enemy-attacks-will-make-you-seek-refuge-in-god\/","title":{"rendered":"How Enemy Attacks Will Make You Seek Refuge in God"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

2 minute read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Daily Reading: <\/strong>Psalms 3 GW<\/a>; 2 Samuel 15-16  GW<\/a>; Psalms 70-71 GW<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiery arrows require protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the devil\u2019s attacks feel like mosquito bites.  One tiny female mosquito<\/a>, because males don\u2019t bite humans, can cause a world of trouble. Their constant little pricks to your skin irritate immensely.  However small they are, they can carry life-threatening diseases, like malaria.  If mosquitos swarm you, the best thing to do is take refuge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of us have times when we feel under attack.  Especially when we are trying to do something for the Lord, making a difference in the world means we will have resistance.  Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians, calls these fiery attacks darts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.\u201d (<\/em>Ephesians 6:16 NIV<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rely on God.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paul gives us the answer for when we\u2019re under attack, have faith.  Call out to God, like David is doing in Psalm 3.  God is a place of refuge, no matter what the war.  Following Christ means coming under enemy fire; God\u2019s protection is also part of the deal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever noticed mosquitoes are worse for some people than others?  They typically leave me alone, but my husband\u2019s blood is a favorite for them.  Mosquitos choose their victims<\/a> by the scent of carbon dioxide and other chemicals in a person\u2019s sweat.  Satan targets the faithful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seriously, why attack someone who isn\u2019t trying to live for Jesus?  The devil wants to stop those people who are trying to bring light into the world.  Satan doesn\u2019t have a good reputation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy.\u201d (<\/em>John 10:10 NIV<\/em><\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The last thing Satan wants is someone living life to the fullest in Christ.  Whatever tactics He can use to thwart God\u2019s plan for our lives, he will.  Just remember, the devil always loses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Victory is in Jesus.  Overcome life\u2019s attacks with Him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Father God, in Your mercy, hear our prayers.\u00a0 The enemies\u2019 attacks are significant, but we know, You are greater.\u00a0 Forgive us, Lord, for letting the devil get a foothold in our lives.\u00a0Remove any footholds he gained. Protect us from his attacks, let them bounce off of us like nothing.\u00a0 Today, let us continue our work for You.\u00a0 IJNIP. Amen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question for reflection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you felt under attack lately?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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