When things are going sideways for a child of God, one might assume they are under spiritual attack. And, that could be true as Satan can "sift you as wheat" (Lk 22:31). However, it could also be true that "God is disciplining you as a child" (Heb 12:4-13) or that you are simply "reaping what you have sown" Gal 6:7).
The point is that we cannot not afford to simply jump to conclusions about the trials or tribulations in our lives. Satan may being trying to restrain you from doing good or God could be trying to restrain you for your good. When we are facing trials, we need to take the time to discern whether it is an attack from Satan against which we must take a stand as described in Ephesians 6:10-20 or it is growth opportunity from God under which we should take a knee.
Challenging circumstances could be Satan's deed to stop you or it could be God saying you need to stop - it could be an attack or an adjustment. In response, we need to resist jumping to a conclusion and instead dive into the Word of God, taking time to pray, reflect and talk to trusted others in the faith to determine what our response ought to be to the trial - resist or repent. Jus' Say'n.
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