squaring off against the enemy

God is encouraging His saints to walk in this world by faith. We have His help when faced with trials, important decisions, and He never leaves our side. But at times we leave His perfect will for activities that make more sense to us, or are more pleasant. Today I want to share a word of prophecy about this subject. God bless, Helen

Men seek busyness when faced with a trial. Projects become a coping mechanism, but the wise will see them as a diversion. Why does satan want God’s good men to be busy? “Because in Christ, they are stronger than he is. Man is appointed to victories, but he will not have them unless he squares off against his enemy. All the enemy has to do to prevent victory is to keep the strong busy.

I have heard men of faith say that “God always comes through in the end.” Do they not consider that, as a trial wears them down, they lose energy? Projects and other diversions fall away as when men get worn down, and in the end is when they realize that they must face their enemy. When a man is too exhausted to put his hand to work, or to go somewhere to get away from his trial, that is when he must choose to face his enemy.

It is not by design that a man turns to his faith when his trial gets the better of him. A man can turn to his faith at the first sign of a trial. I walk with men and women of faith for the express purpose of establishing My kingdom on the earth. If a man would square off against his enemy in the beginning of his trial he would see My hand in his life much sooner. However, some men want to see if they need Me before they ask for My help. Surely, if a man faces the enemy of his soul, he would be wise to have Me stand by his side. But satan would rather have you think there is no real problem.

It is not by My design that men are worn out by their enemy. There is a walk of victory appointed to each Christian, bought and paid for by Christ Jesus, the Lord. It is a different walk than that of being very busy, and traveling much. It is an assertive walk, and purposeful, not compromising with doubts and fears, or avoiding the discomfort of trials. Great wisdom will come out of the lives of those who resist satan and make him flee. But much loss comes out of the lives of those who ignore their hardships and do not stand against the enemy for victory.