(From the book titled “CULTURE, RELIGION AND SALVATION” by Esther ‘Wumi Ogunleye)
The utmost need of a man’s heart is Salvation of his soul (Jer.19:9).
Now that you yield yourself to Jesus as the ‘Christ’, you should be aware that there is integrity you need to protect. The world today is watching to see those who are called by the name of the Lord Almighty acclaimed to be re-generated.
If someone hurts you, betrays you, or breaks your heart, forgive them. For, they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being curious to who you open your heart to.
Also, people want to see how you (the sons of God through Christ) react to situations that come your ways. Whether you will panic or what will your reaction be in the face of adversity.
That is more reason why you should absolutely rely on antidotes against the devil. That is, apply the opposite to deal with the situation.
……………The instrument that the devil uses to work against your FAITH is FEAR but don’t loose heart, you can still apply that fear to work for you instead of working against you. (The wind that will cause some birds to fold up is an excitement for eagles to soar higher)
F – Faith your fears to death, let your faith swallow your fear
E – Elevate your mind above what you hear
A – Avoid anxiety
R – Resist the temptation to panic, be calm
Every time you meet a difficulty, every time you find yourself in an impossible situation, ask this question: “Am I going to starve here, or am I going to eat?”
Bear in mind that people who do not eat well cannot grow into maturity. Every difficulty and every temptation Satan put in your way is food for you. This is a God-appointed , means of spiritual progress
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