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This Wednesday at 7 PM
Financial problems, family conflicts, and emotional struggles are part of reality for many people. Faced with these situations, it is common to seek solutions through our own efforts without considering the importance of our spiritual lives.
However, the Bible also warns Christians about the existence of spiritual warfare and the need to remain vigilant against temptation and the devil’s traps.
In 1 Peter 5:8-9, the apostle Peter instructs Christians to remain alert and steadfast in their faith in the face of the devil’s attacks:
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Resist him, steadfast in the faith… (1 Peter 5:8-9)
Consider how evil operates today:
• The trap of distraction: Evil uses excessive entertainment and trivial pursuits to keep your attention away from what truly matters.
• Attacking those who are distracted: If you do not remain vigilant, the devil will continually bring temptations to cause you to stumble.
• False explanations: People overlook spiritual warfare and try to explain their pain solely in human terms.
When facing Goliath, David demonstrated a confidence different from that of the soldiers of Israel. While the army feared the giant’s strength, the young man declared that he would face his adversary in the Name of the Lord of Hosts.
According to the account in 1 Samuel 17, Goliath challenged Israel and cursed David by his gods. However, David did not place his confidence in his own strength, but in God.
Furthermore, the Lord Jesus gave His Church a powerful promise:
Behold, I give you the authority to trample on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (Luke 10:19)
In light of these teachings, the Bible emphasizes the importance of resisting evil, remaining steadfast in faith, and seeking God’s direction. To do this, Christians need to cultivate a life of prayer and put the Word of God into practice.
This Wednesday, seek your deliverance and strengthen your faith at The Universal Church, especially at 7 PM. There, you can learn how to overcome spiritual battles.
Join us this Wednesday at 7 PM (also at 10 AM or 4 PM) at The Universal Church. We encourage you to bring your Bible.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of religious beliefs or background. Come as you are. For more information, please call 1-888-332-4141 or text 1-888-312-4141.
If you live in a city without one of our locations or cannot commute due to health reasons, we invite you to join our Virtual Church via Zoom and phone conference.
