I'm not one to see a demon behind every bush, but at times like this it just seems like the enemy is working overtime. A few days ago I sent out a prayer request about a young pastor who has just been accused of taking money six years ago. Makes no sense why at this time. It was a situation where there was accounting for funds every day and there was never any discrepancy. The young man is doing an excellent work leading his church, which is reaching people for Christ. This has the potential of causing him to have to leave the church in order to earn money to pay a lawyer.
Then...last night another faithful worker...a man who is leading several groups, including at least two churches was rushed to the hospital with what appeared to be a heart attack, although I haven't heard the latest report.
All this comes at a time when there is significant Kingdom advance in certain areas (the areas where these men are working) and the potential for a great deal more. It may be coincidence, but it sure does seem like a frontal attack to me.
Satan has had control of these areas for a long time. His territory is being invaded. The people he has deceived are seeing the light, the truth. It's no wonder he is upset and on the attack. This is happening in more places too. Several of our potential or active leaders are having various problems...health, housing, job, discouragement, just to name a few.
Please lift up Jose, Jeremy, Gilberth, Sabino in particular. Pray for their protection and strength in the Lord. Pray for God's grace to sustain them and give the power to continue on. Also pray a special protection...some call it a hedge of protection...but whatever you call it, pray that they will be protected from the advances of anything or anybody that would try to drag them down and render them ineffective.
May God be glorified in the victories of his chosen.
