Hi all :) I am new here. My name is Lindy and I have a question....

[Lindyblu]

Once you decide to re-dedicate your life to Christ do you think the devil will try an all out assault on you?

[Eva]

Hi Lindy:

Let me begin by welcoming you to the forum.  It's a great place to learn the uncompromising Word of God.  There are so many great teachings and wonderful people to fellowship with here. 

Without a doubt!  Satan's main goal has always been to separate man/woman from God.  Even in the garden of Eden. 

He could care less about those who walk in the flesh every day. 

Now those of us who are offerring ourselves to Our Lord and Savior daily, who are putting on the armor of God, being obedient and being led buy the Spirit, we are a threat to him.  He will do whatever he can to get us off track and keep us from all the wonderful blessings Our Father has in store for us.

Look forward to fellowhipping with you.

Love in Christ, Eva

[David_james]

Amen. He will use everything, including God's word. That is why we must study God's word always!

[nChrist]

Amen Sister Eva and Brother David!

Hello Lindy and WELCOME!

I sincerely hope that you enjoy Christians Unite, and I look forward to having fellowship with you.

I am firmly convinced that Christians trying to live for GOD will be attacked by the devil. We should expect it and smile - knowing that we're doing something right - something that the devil doesn't like. It does take prayer, Bible Study, and fellowship to stay strong and encouraged. The devil most certainly doesn't want us to give the GOSPEL to others and live a pleasing testimony for CHRIST. Is it worth it? YES - It is a reasonable service to CHRIST who died for us.

Brothers and Sisters, there is a unique joy like no other when we yield ourselves to GOD for HIS Use. This is why there are still missionaries risking and giving their lives around the world to give the GOSPEL. Please think about this for a moment. There's always something dirty about the world using us, and we are thrown away when the world is through with us. There is peace and joy in being used by GOD, and we've already been made HIS Children and given an Eternal Inheritance with the Saints in the LIGHT OF CHRIST. YES - it is worth whatever cost there is in this world to yield to the MASTER'S Will and Use. It's worth it to risk or loose our lives, especially when you consider that this world isn't our HOME, and this short life is only the beginning - less than a blink in time compared to Eternity in Heaven with JESUS CHRIST.

NOW - let's talk about reality in this part of the world. We probably aren't going to risk beatings, torture, imprisonment, and death for serving GOD. It should give us joy to suffer some insults and persecution in HIS PRECIOUS NAME.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable GIFT, Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour Forever!

[Shammu]

Amen Sister Eva and Brother David.

Hello Lindy, and welcome to Christians Unite forum. Theres a lot of information for you here on Christians Unite.

Zechariah 3:1-2 THEN [the guiding angel] showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at Joshua's right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you, O Satan! Even the Lord, Who [now and habitually] chooses Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this [returned captive Joshua] a brand plucked out of the fire?

When satanic attacks are going to come and they will come both subtly and openly, sometimes furiously. Satan will NOT give up on harassing a child of God. It is a sad commentary on some Christians but if Satan wants to ruin a church or ruin the ministry of someone, he does not need his unbelievers to do it, all he needs is a few willing Christians to do his dirty work and then get them to believe that they are doing God’s work. Tragically there are too many volunteers for this kind of work in the household of faith.

Matthew 10:36 And a man's foes will be they of his own household.

Luke 21:16 You will be delivered up and betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and [some] of you they will put to death.

As we continue to live in these days, these things are going to become more evident as we a wait the last trumpet call of the Lord Jesus, a trumpet that grows ever nearer everyday.

1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the [sound of the] last trumpet call. For a trumpet will sound, and the dead [in Christ] will be raised imperishable (free and immune from decay), and we shall be changed (transformed).

The organized church is destroying itself with the allowance of false doctrines and teachings and those who bring the true gospel to these churches will be silenced or escorted out which is the spiritual meaning of being put to death. Those who orchestrate the killing of the believers will be those right in the pews. Normally it is the church leaders themselves who destroy the church since most church leaders are extremely biblically ignorant.

Let me also say that those who are willingly used of Satan, whether saved or unsaved, who try and destroy others or a true ministry will pay the consequences for their actions. This principle is amply laid out in Scripture.

2 Tim 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great wrongs. The Lord will pay him back for his actions.

So when the attacks of Satan come, what are we to do. Here are a few verse which tells us basically how to endure the attacks of Satan. We need to remain patient and wear the "armor of God" when satanic adversity comes our way since it is God who is allowing these things to happen and for some good reasons.

Luke 21:19 By your steadfastness and patient endurance you shall win the true life of your souls.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

[islandboy]

Welcome Lindy, I look forward to reading your posts and having fellowship with you.

[nChrist]

Amen Sister Eva and Brother David.

Hello Lindy, and welcome to Christians Unite forum. Theres a lot of information for you here on Christians Unite.

Zechariah 3:1-2 THEN [the guiding angel] showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at Joshua's right hand to be his adversary and to accuse him. 2 And the Lord said to Satan, The Lord rebuke you, O Satan! Even the Lord, Who [now and habitually] chooses Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this [returned captive Joshua] a brand plucked out of the fire?

When satanic attacks are going to come and they will come both subtly and openly, sometimes furiously. Satan will NOT give up on harassing a child of God. It is a sad commentary on some Christians but if Satan wants to ruin a church or ruin the ministry of someone, he does not need his unbelievers to do it, all he needs is a few willing Christians to do his dirty work and then get them to believe that they are doing God’s work. Tragically there are too many volunteers for this kind of work in the household of faith.

Matthew 10:36 And a man's foes will be they of his own household.

Luke 21:16 You will be delivered up and betrayed even by parents and brothers and relatives and friends, and [some] of you they will put to death.

As we continue to live in these days, these things are going to become more evident as we a wait the last trumpet call of the Lord Jesus, a trumpet that grows ever nearer everyday.

1 Corinthians 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the [sound of the] last trumpet call. For a trumpet will sound, and the dead [in Christ] will be raised imperishable (free and immune from decay), and we shall be changed (transformed).

The organized church is destroying itself with the allowance of false doctrines and teachings and those who bring the true gospel to these churches will be silenced or escorted out which is the spiritual meaning of being put to death. Those who orchestrate the killing of the believers will be those right in the pews. Normally it is the church leaders themselves who destroy the church since most church leaders are extremely biblically ignorant.

Let me also say that those who are willingly used of Satan, whether saved or unsaved, who try and destroy others or a true ministry will pay the consequences for their actions. This principle is amply laid out in Scripture.

2 Tim 4:14 Alexander the coppersmith did me great wrongs. The Lord will pay him back for his actions.

So when the attacks of Satan come, what are we to do. Here are a few verse which tells us basically how to endure the attacks of Satan. We need to remain patient and wear the "armor of God" when satanic adversity comes our way since it is God who is allowing these things to happen and for some good reasons.

Luke 21:19 By your steadfastness and patient endurance you shall win the true life of your souls.

Ephesians 6:11 Put on God's whole armor [the armor of a heavy-armed soldier which God supplies], that you may be able successfully to stand up against [all] the strategies and the deceits of the devil.

Ephesians 6:13 Therefore put on God's complete armor, that you may be able to resist and stand your ground on the evil day [of danger], and, having done all [the crisis demands], to stand [firmly in your place].

Amen Dreamweaver!

This is a wonderful message for all of us - TRUTH that we all need every day.

Love In Christ,
Tom

   

[Lindyblu]

Hi everybody   Eva, Mr. James, blackeyedpeas, Dream Weaver,and Island Boy Thank you all for welcoming me to the site and thank you for all the information you posted I feel like printing it off and carrying it in my purse to read because your words give me strength. I believe God led me to this website.

There is not one area that the devil has not come against me in the last two years. In my employment - when I made my decision to dedicate my life to serving God - they promoted someone who was an atheist over me. Before I was able to speak to my clients and fellowship with them but, when she was promoted - even though I wasn't speaking with her about God and and my client's brought up the discussions I was told I would be fired if I responded back. I spent two years in this enviroment where it took a terrible toll on my health both physically and mentally. There was so much stress I was forced to take medical leave because I felt they were trying to MAKE me deny God and that is something that I will never do. This part may sound nuts but, the last two weeks before I left that job - everything I touched came out with the number of the beast on it. I will be officially terminated on the 26th after eight years and nine months. Conflict within the family, extreme medical issues within the family. I even watched my dog Gimley die a horrible death - a genetic birth defect in a perfectly healthy two and a half year old dog. Friendships lost.Betrayal by really close close friends. I have a God-fearing Christian boyfriend and the devil has even attempted to cause conflict there. Please don't think I am whining I just wanted to give a better impression of the reason I asked that question. I feel like a hunted animal.

Just being able to access this website there is so much information here. Then to be able to fellowship with other Christians is such a blessing. Thank you all again  

God bless you and keep you
Lindy  

[Maryjane]

My dear sister..Read the Word of God daily..meditate on it..it is your sword...learn to put on the whole armour of God..daily..Remember we do not fight against flesh and blood...and above all keep in your heart the hope you have in Christ..that you endure to the end..for in doing so..you will reign with Him in eternity..His promise is true every word he gives you can trust..no matter what the devil tries to put you through..you have won through the power of the blood of Jesus that covers you..and the devil cannot go past the blood..

[Jon-Marc]

Once you decide to re-dedicate your life to Christ do you think the devil will try an all out assault on you?

Welcome to the forums, Lindy. If satan can't prevent us from accepting Christ, he will try to prevent us from being useful to Him.

[nChrist]

Amen And Amen!

LindyBlu,

You said that your employer was trying to force you to deny GOD. This is not a negotiable issue for a Christian, and I feel in my heart that GOD will lead you to better employment. Denying GOD is not an option even if we are starving to death. I will pray that GOD works this out for your good. LORD help me, but I would hope to suffer death before denying GOD. LindyBlu, it appears that your place of employment was a living nightmare.

We are living during a time where many Christians are being persecuted simply for being Christians. The Bible tells us this will happen in the end days of this Age of Grace. An employer has no business of telling you what faith or lack of faith you will have. We might all be looking at a time of persecution:  if so - so be it. JESUS CHRIST gave his life for me, and I will happily suffer some persecution in HIS NAME. I'm retired and disabled, but I still think there are plenty of Christian employers who would be glad to have you. You would be much happier even if there was less money and benefits.

In the meantime, know that we will be praying for you and KEEP LOOKING UP!

Love In Christ,
Tom

RAPTURE

KEEP LOOKING UP!

THE RAPTURE WILL BE A REALITY!

1 Thessalonians 4:13 NASB  But we do not want you to be uninformed, brethren, about those who are asleep, so that you will not grieve as do the rest who have no hope.

1 Thessalonians 4:14 NASB  For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 4:15 NASB  For this we say to you by the word of the Lord, that we who are alive and remain until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep.

1 Thessalonians 4:16 NASB  For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first.

1 Thessalonians 4:17 NASB  Then we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we shall always be with the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 4:18 NASB  Therefore comfort one another with these words.

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1 Corinthians 15:50 NASB  Now I say this, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; nor does the perishable inherit the imperishable.

1 Corinthians 15:51 NASB  Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed,

1 Corinthians 15:52 NASB  in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed.

1 Corinthians 15:53 NASB  For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality.

1 Corinthians 15:54 NASB  But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will come about the saying that is written, "DEATH IS SWALLOWED UP in victory.

1 Corinthians 15:55 NASB  "O DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR VICTORY? O  DEATH, WHERE IS YOUR STING?"

1 Corinthians 15:56 NASB  The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law;

1 Corinthians 15:57 NASB  but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:58 NASB  Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.

[Soldier4Christ]

Hi Lindy,

Welcome to Christians Unite forums. I join with the others in prayer for you in these things. Stay strong in the Lord for the rewards are greater than the persecution that we may face now.

[HisDaughter]

Amen And Amen!

LindyBlu,

You said that your employer was trying to force you to deny GOD. This is not a negotiable issue for a Christian, and I feel in my heart that GOD will lead you to better employment. Denying GOD is not an option even if we are starving to death. I will pray that GOD works this out for your good. LORD help me, but I would hope to suffer death before denying GOD. LindyBlu, it appears that your place of employment was a living nightmare.

We are living during a time where many Christians are being persecuted simply for being Christians. The Bible tells us this will happen in the end days of this Age of Grace. An employer has no business of telling you what faith or lack of faith you will have. We might all be looking at a time of persecution:  if so - so be it. JESUS CHRIST gave his life for me, and I will happily suffer some persecution in HIS NAME. I'm retired and disabled, but I still think there are plenty of Christian employers who would be glad to have you. You would be much happier even if there was less money and benefits.

In the meantime, know that we will be praying for you and KEEP LOOKING UP!

Love In Christ,
Tom

Amen to all that Brother Tom!

Hi Lindy, I will add my prayers to the mix too!
And welcome to Christians Unite!   There are a lot of good and knowledgable people here, so keep asking questions!
In Christ,
Grammyluv

[Maryjane]

Welcome Lindy..

I too worked at a place where I was made fun of for being a christian..but i remember when a woman who once tried to hit me at work but her hand stopped in motion..the look on her face I remember still..The same woman lost her mother and she asked me to sing at her mother's funeral..later that evening..I had to go to her home and take her some papers from work..she asked me to sing the same song I sang at the funeral for her family..Before I sang it..I had the opportunity to tell them about the love of God and how it is for all men no matter what they have done or where they have been that God sent His son jesus that we could have eternal life and that their mother loved the Lord and is waiting for them to oin her in heaven but the only way they can is through Jesus...The song I sang..How Great Thou Art...Shortly after this happened..I found another job..It is not the circumstance we look at..but the opportunity to tell a lost and dying world about hope and that hope is only found in Jesus...Count it joy to be placed where there is the lost that you will shine with the love of Jesus that the lost will be drawn to..May you grow in His word and stand firm on His promises to endure to the end..for to endure is to reign with Him..

[Lindyblu]

God bless you all for the love, understanding, and information you have shared with me! It has really made a difference in my life. The scriptures you posted and the comments really made me sit down and think about this situation. Before coming to this site it was really like having a brain block. I didn't seem to be able to think clearly about the situation.

Brother Tom you really got me to ask some tough questions of myself. Especially the last statement in this paragraph.

"We are living during a time where many Christians are being persecuted simply for being Christians. The Bible tells us this will happen in the end days of this Age of Grace. An employer has no business of telling you what faith or lack of faith you will have. We might all be looking at a time of persecution:  if so - so be it. JESUS CHRIST gave his life for me, and I will happily suffer some persecution in HIS NAME. I'm retired and disabled, but I still think there are plenty of Christian employers who would be glad to have you. You would be much happier even if there was less money and benefits."

The job was "safe". I say that meaning I earned 18 vacation days a year and paid holidays.  I had a good salary, plus commissions, and great benefits. I was without a doubt financially secure.  You were also very correct about my job being a living nightmare. The company had a less than sterling reputation.  I almost felt I was protecting my clients.  I would not lie for the company and I often times helped a client so I made sure they got what was due to them. I once had someone within the company question if I worked for the company or for my clients. I stated I worked for the company but, the company would not make me lie, be dishonest, cheat someone, or compromise my morals and standards. It was a very stressful enviornment. I watched my co-workers lie and mistreat clients. It got so stressful that I cried out to God and asked him to grant me the patience of Job.(Remember the old saying... be careful what you ask for?) I had suffered through ridicule, harassment, and humiliation and then things got worse. However, I felt I was being a witness for God and helping people so I felt I should stay there.

On many occassions I had people come talk to me about God. There are two very memorable ones.  I met a  missionary who had traveled and devoted his life to God for over 60 years. (This was before they told me I could not speak with clients about God) He came in and sat down and fellowshiped with me for over an hour. He was such a witness to me.  This gentleman made me more determined that ever to follow the Lord.  On the other occasion I was outside taking a break - there was so much stress and confusion. I was going over and over in my mind a course of action.  A gentleman just walked up to me.  I do not remember ever seeing him before. I just remember that he had the whitest hair I have ever seen. He did not introduce himself.  He just walked up to me and said.... "it is going to be ok." I said, Huh?  Then he said...."God can take care of anything... you know that don't you?" I answered back yes I do know that. I felt it was very strange since he did not know my situation or even my name. It was a short conversation but the gist of it was to give it all to God and He would take care of it. I still to this day do not know his name or where he came from. He just walked up to me from it seemed like out of nowhere.

I have a Christian friend who has counseled me on several occasions. She once stated to me that this situation would be my testimony. I thought to myself... testimony? How can a testimony come from all this confusion, misery and anxiety? I think I have finally figured it out..... 

I would ask for God's help but, I would not turn the situation over to God. I kept working on it and worrying about it and trying to hang onto a bad situation. I thought I cannot let this job go - even to go on medical leave. I have financial obligations - what will I do? Then my employer asked me to deny God or lose my job. I had a choice. I could sell my soul to satan for the financial stability and health benefits the job offered and deny God or I could follow God - leave this job and just turn loose of the problem and let Him lead me where He wishes me to be.

As of November 26th I am no longer working for this company. (They called it a voluntary resignation) I am still on medical leave. God has allowed me to pay off bills and reduce my monthly debt. He has supplied all my food, clothing and shelter. He has greatly reduced the stress in my life. I have been given the opportunity to speak to dozens of my clients that I thought were going to be unreachable. I go into a store and see at least one to two clients a week.  I realized that my friend was correct. There was a testimony in this situation....

I found it in the Bible (King James Version) Mark Chapter 8 Verses 33 - 38:

33: But when He had turned around and looked at His disciples, He rebuked Peter, saying, "Get behind Me, Satan! For you are not mindful of the things of God, but the things of men."
34: When He had called the people to Himself, with His disciples also, He said to them, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.
35: "For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and the gospel's will save it.
36: "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?"37: "Or what will a man give in exhange for his soul?"38: "For whoever is ashamed of Me and My words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him the Son of Man will also be ashamed when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels."

I am going to look for a job where I can be of a benefit to the Lord. I am going to go where He leads me. I am going to trust in him FULLY and if a situation such as this ever arises again I will immediately turn it over to God and take my hands off. 

Maryjane, I am also going to read and meditate on the Bible and put on the whole armour of God daily. This is one thing I failed to do - I feel I went into the battle but, I wasn't armed as I needed to be.

I want to say thank you again to each every person who posted a response to my question.  I read every line and thank you for the prayers.  I feel you all helped me battle and reach the place I am now.

My testimony is: Jesus Christ gave His life for me.  I will put no person, possession, job or object before Him. I will trust God in ALL things and I will serve Him as long as I live.

Thank you all once again. I look forward to speaking to you in the future.

Love in Christ,
Lindy