When you’re under attack (1)

2023-07-01
Isaiah 59:19 KJV

Your biggest mistakes often occur in the early stage of a trial because it catches you off guard. Surprise is one of the Devil’s favourite weapons, so here are four winning strategies you can use when you’re under attack:

(1) Don’t panic. Live by the Scripture, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 KJV). That means God is present, fully aware of your situation, and has a solution. Just be sensitive and responsive to the voice of His Spirit within you (See John 16:13). Remember, time is on your side. Patience is a weapon that forces truth and motives to the surface.

(2) Analyze it. Solomon said, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider” (Ecclesiastes 7:14 KJV). Sometimes what looks like a crisis is just concentrated information. And when you take time to analyze it, you benefit from it.

(3) Seek advice. “Without good direction, people lose their way; the more wise counsel you follow, the better your chances'” (Proverbs 11:14 MSG). Ignorance is your enemy and instruction is your friend. Somebody somewhere knows something you need to know; something that can help you survive and even succeed during this painful chapter in your life. Reach for them.

(4) Expect God to move. “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.” Adversity is often the Enemy’s reaction to your progress. Rejoice; your heavenly Father’s eyes are on you today. He is pleased with you, and He is going to bring you through this victoriously.

Soul food: Jer 14-17; Matt 23:1-12; Ps 95; Prov 14:29-33

Wanneer jy aangeval word (1)


Jesaja 59:19 NLV

Jou grootste foute gebeur dikwels in die vroeë stadium van ‘n beproewing, omdat dit jou onkant betrap. Verrassing is een van die Duiwel se gunstelingwapens. Hier is dus vier wenstrategieë wanneer jy aangeval word:

1) Moenie paniekerig raak nie. Leef volgens hierdie Skrifgedeelte: ‘Wees stil en weet ek is God!..’ (Psalm 46:11 NLV). Dit beteken dat God teenwoordig is, ten volle bewus van jou situasie is en dat Hy ‘n oplossing daarvoor het. Wees net sensitief en reageer op die stem van sy Gees binne-in jou (sien Johannes 16:13). Onthou, tyd is aan jou kant. Geduld is ‘n wapen wat die waarheid en beweegredes na die oppervlak bring.

2) Analiseer dit. Salomo het gesê: ‘Wees goedsmoeds op die dag van voorspoed, en op die dag van onheil, bedink dan…’ (Prediker 7:14 AFR53). Soms is dit wat soos ‘n krisis lyk net gekonsentreerde informasie. Wanneer jy die tyd neem om dit te analiseer, trek jy voordeel daaruit.

3) Soek raad. ‘Sonder goeie leiding stort ‘n volk in duie; dit is veilig om baie raadgewers te hê’ (Spreuke 11:14 NLV). Onkunde is jou vyand en instruksie is jou vriend. Iemand êrens weet iets wat jy nodig het om te weet; soms kan dit jou help om hierdie pynlike hoofstuk in jou lewe te oorleef en selfs sukses daaruit te behaal. Reik na hulle toe uit.

4) Verwag van God om te beweeg. ‘…Hy kom soos ‘n opgedamde vloed, wat deur die asem van die Here aangeblaas word.’ Teëspoed is dikwels die Vyand se reaksie op jou vooruitgang. Wees bly; jou hemelse Vader se oë is vandag op jou. Hy is tevrede met jou en gaan jou in oorwinning daardeur bring.

Sielskos: Jer 14-17; Matt 23:1-12; Ps 95; Spr 14:29-33