My friend Mitch from Tennessee just texted me the other day with a line from a Charles Spurgeon devotional. Here is the paragraph, with the line he texted me in italics:
Satan is sure to hinder us when we are earnest in prayer. He checks our importunity, and weakens our faith in order that, if possible, we may miss the blessing. Nor is Satan less vigilant in obstructing Christian effort. There was never a revival of religion without a revival of his opposition. As soon as Ezra and Nehemiah begin to labour, Sanballat and Tobiah are stirred up to hinder them. What then? We are not alarmed because Satan hindereth us, for it is a proof that we are on the Lord’s side, and are doing the Lord’s work, and in his strength we shall win the victory, and triumph over our adversary.
Satan's such a dirty worm. And how appropriate is this warning for those of us who are trusting God for provision right now?? Thanks, Mitch, for the text. But even more, praise God that this warning comes with comforting encouragement- the reminder that, as members of God's family and Kingdom, we WILL (not "might") have victory over the enemy! YEAH! Let's not miss the blessing, eh?
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