Jul 23 2009
A Breakthrough
For the past two weeks I’ve struggled with what I now know is spiritual warfare. Without work or B&B guests since the first of July, I was wondering what was going on after having two months of abundant blessing that we were able to share almost entirely with those in need.
The thing is, my friend Gideon, a pastor/evangelist in Kenya said that after praying he believes the enemy has sent hindering spirits to try to stop some kind of huge breakthrough God has for us. And because we have been sending funds to Kenya to feed the starving that has brought a huge harvest of souls the enemy is desperate to stop us.
During this spring season government red tape stopped work on a burned out four plex my husband’s construction crew had been working on, and it has not yet resumed. And in the past month he also injured his right knee, which has not yet recovered.
And the kicker is this: Monday I learned that my webmaster has no time to work with me right now, because of schedule conflicts. All this when I have a new ebook to put on my site, called Winning the War on Depression. I believe it’s a very important book, using sound biblical principles to set people free from the terrible bondage of depression.
So that meant I needed to find another webmaster. The Lord led me to just the right person for the job, but after hours and hours of trying we just could not get the FTP/usernames and passwords to work for us. I was terribly frustrated, using every means possible to get answers. I gave three entire days, multiple emails, phone calls, online chats with my server, and much prayer to the effort to break through and clear up these issues. But nothing worked.
Then last night God made a way, and my ex-webmaster finally determined the source of the problem. And I can’t tell you how relieved I was. This was the beginning of our breakthrough.
I am rejoicing and praising God today because He lifted the heavy load from my heart during the night last night, and I’m excited to see how He’s going to take care of every other single issue.
When praying during this time of warfare, the Lord showed me that angels were warring for us against satanic forces that were hindering the outpouring God had for us. He told me to wait, to hold on, to stand in faith, and believe Him for a breakthrough. And it took everything I had not to feel overwhelmed.
Satan knows the great Holy Spirit outpouring is coming, and that his time is limited, and he’s pouring it on, hindering, tripping us up and laying us flat on our faces whenever he can.
So you and I must understand something–if you and I are suffering when we are eagerly awaiting Jesus’ return and loving and serving God with all our hearts, we can be sure it’s Satan’s last stand to hinder God’s plan to bless and use us before Jesus comes again.
And when these things happen to us, we need to stop and think, and ask God what is happening. And we need to stop before we get into panic, and instead ask for wisdom, direction, and breakthrough. We must begin to worship and praise God with everything in us, which, in turn will empower His angels to win over our enemies. And when they overcome the evil ones you and I will see the glory of God revealed as never before in a breakthrough.
I’ve asked God for enough money to freely pour out on the truly needy for the glory of God, so that hearts will be open to the preaching of Christ.
If you are going through stress and want, just know God’s angels are warring for you. As you pray and worship God with all your heart, mind and soul, they will break through, but it’s up to you in the meantime not to panic, not to give up hope or become depressed or despair.
Hope in the Lord and in the power of His might, and may He bless you mightily.
Because of His great love,
Nancy
