There is an increase of activities of the Holy Spirit at JOY. At the same time some people have mentioned how they have experienced increased level of spiritual attacks, whether in the forms of direct attack such as "physical" oppression (choking sensation with a clear presence of a demon/s) or through people's criticism or opposition. When such attacks come, those who are inexperienced can get discouraged: "I am seeking God hard. Why are these things happening to me?" These attacks, however, are signs of encouragement. They show that you have caught the devils' attention. They consider you a threat, so they come against you. The Bible promises that if you resist the devil, he will flee from you (James 4:7). So that's another encouragement. In other words, the attacks will not last forever. After a season, the devil has to flee.
When I experienced an increased level of attack one or two years ago, Bob Hartley mentioned, "New Levels, New Devils." That is easy to understand, isn't it? You move up the level spiritually, and your opponents will be stronger too. However, be encouraged instead of being discouraged, for that is how we grow. God strengthens us further so that we overcome the new devils, and we move up and up and up.
God's call for us all is that we be fully mature and make differences for His Kingdom. The increase of attacks? These are good news. Let's continue to pray.
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