As stated profusely throughout scripture, Satan is no fan of the on-fire believer (1Pet 5:8,9; Eph 6:10-20). The apostle Paul soared to heights in God that would give most Christians a violent nosebleed. Yep, Paul knew the Lord on a much higher level than your typical groovy youth pastor.

With that high level of intimacy with God came a stack of devils that tried to wear Paul out. What’s weird is that God allowed Satan’s vehement opposition to Paul to keep him from getting a big head. The intense demonic opposition Paul went through didn’t thrill Paul at all. Matter of fact, and as you can imagine, Paul begged God several times to get those evil monkeys off his back, and yet, our loving heavenly Father said, “No ... I like it when you are weak and dependent upon Me versus being a haughty-know-it- all-problem-free apostle.” (Author’s paraphrase)

When Paul got that download from the Lord he then saw all the garbage Satan was tossing in his direction as an actual gift that made him experience more of God’s grace and His strength. The demonic attacks which made Paul feel abused, opposed, hammered, and weak were morphed into more of God’s divine favor and His holy supernatural strength toward Paul. The resultant effect was that Paul now welcomed the warfare. He took getting opposed by el Diablo as an opportunity for Jesus to show Himself mighty in Paul’s un-mightiness. Indeed, when Paul felt puny under Satan’s assault that’s when he became more powerful in Christ.

Clash Ministries is here to do two things, namely, put brains and cojones on Christians. Yep, our holy job is renewing minds (Rom.12:1-2) and emboldening hearts (Prov.28:1). Your generosity helps us throttle the enemy by equipping God's people to live bold, wild and free in Him. You are a vital part of this ministry and we could not do this without you. Thank you for your faithful gifts and partnership and remember to always ... stay rowdy!

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Doug Giles is Pastor of Liberty Fellowship in Wimberley, TX, and is the founder of ClashDaily.com​

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