FAITH
New Christians are like babies that have to learn to live in a new supernatural environment. They must be taught about the power of Jesus Christ and that Satan and his demons are totally defeated foes. They must see the demonstration of power of God through the lives of believers. They have to establish a different connection with the powers of darkness after salvation. Once they were will dupes to these devils. They were slaves. However, they are now the sworn opponents of the legions of Hell. They must be taught how defend themselves to defeat these evil powers. Whoever they were before they became Christians; adulterers, idolaters, horoscope readers, witches, warlocks, fornicators; they must not have any delusions about the devils’ reality or their hostility. They must not fear them. They must believe that the devils’ no longer have any power over them.
The Lord Jesus that lives inside of the Christian terrifies the devils. The devils cannot touch them but they will try to seduce them. If they become a serious Christian, the devils will target them. The Christian at times will experience great opposition. The Christian should call upon the name of Jesus and ask the Lord to send warring angels to protect them. They must read the Bible and lean upon the Lord in obedience.
Jesus Christ is our Master, the One Who leads, Who gives commands. And we don’t have to wonder what He wants us to do, for God has revealed. His will to us in the bible. As we learn its principles and specific commands, made known to us by the Holy Spirit we are to obey them exactly and without question. When we obey, His work among His people is accomplished. Philip’s response to the Holy Spirit was immediate in (Acts 8:29, 30) Then the Spirit said to Philip, AGo near and overtake this chariot.” So Philip ran to him.” Philip’s reaction to the Holy Spirit directive was instantaneously obeyed. He didn’t wait for any further command or prompting. He raced like Elijah did and caught the Ethiopian eunuch. He found him reading the Scriptures. Had Philip hesitated, he might have missed the opportunity to lead him to Jesus Christ!
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