 Satan Tempting Christ To Change Stones Into Bread, Rembrandt, 1640 |
"...Since the first hour in which goodness came into conflict with evil, it has never ceased to be true in spiritual experience that Satan hinders us. From all points of the compass, all along the line of battle, in the advance party or in the rear, at the dawn of day and in the midnight hour, Satan hinders us. If we work in the field, he seeks to break our implements; if we build a wall, he tries to cast down the stones; if we are serving God in suffering or in conflict—everywhere Satan hinders us. He hinders us when we are first coming to Jesus Christ. We had fierce conflicts with Satan when we first looked to the cross and lived. Now that we are saved, he tries to prevent our growth in Christian character. You may be congratulating yourself: “So far I have walked consistently; no one can challenge my integrity...”
For we wanted to come to you - I, Paul, more than once - and yet Satan hindered us.
1 Thessalonians 2:18
For we wanted to come to you - I, Paul, more than once - and yet Satan hindered us.
1 Thessalonians 2:18
