It's A Process
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It's A Process
It's A Process
7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1pet 5.7 has been a go to verse for many over the years...
It is a verse that we can quickly quote and claim in time of adversity...
the following verse addresses our adversary - the devil and gives us admonition to prepare for his attacks...
The problem comes when we:
lack spiritual insight
left helpless to this enemy who has somehow lulled us to sleep in the midst of a battle that is not just for a skirmish - but for our lives...
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
Resist
This enemy is not only real - we are to actively resist
his attacks
his allurements
his attractions
Steadfast in the faith
hard
obstinate
firm
true
healthy
…in the faith
trust
confidence
assurance… IN THE GOSPEL & IT’S MESSAGE & MEANING
RESIST
Reckon
9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.
knowing...
we are not alone...
fear comes when we feel alone
frailty comes when we feel attacked
“…knowing that the same AFFLICTIONS are ACCOMPLISHED in your brethren that are in the world”
Fights - battles- we are not on our own...
“accomplished in your brethren”
others have experienced
others are experiencing...
there is nothing new under the sun
RESIST
RECKON
Remember
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
REMEMBER...
We have been “called” into this battle...
This spiritual warfare is one that has an enemy-
Serpent
Satan...
But we have a Savior - who desires to not only prepare us to be Soldiers -but to Successfully Survive his onslaughts
10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
Seasoned - perfect - prepared
Stable - Stablish - established… to make more marked by firm determination or resolution
Job was more marked - pointed out… trophy -
that firm resolution that sets one aside from the crownd
Strong
to make strong or stronger… to make to prevail… to show courage… Superior
Settled
Stone - foundation
We should not only have a foundation in Christ - we should be a foundation for our families and those who we influence...
It’s a Process...
and when the process is followed...
We are Safe, saved & Secure
Satan defeated
Saviour is Glorified
11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
It's A Process
It's A Process