times of trial

Sara and I were chatting this morning about spiritual attacks. They are always with us but there are definitely periods where they seem to increase in scope and frequency. There are some tremendous things happening in our Missional Community and in our neighborhood. God is clearly at work. And when God is at work Satan will do all he can to sabotage it. So we must be on guard. We must be prepared for the reality of battle. And we can be encouraged by the Peter's words in 1 Peter 5:6-11
"Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time He may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you. Be sober-minded; be
watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To Him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen."