What To Do When Attacked

“When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19

Surprise is one of the devil’s favourite weapons, so here are four winning strategies you can use when under attack:

1. Don’t panic. Live by the Scripture, ‘Be still, and know that I am God’. Psalm 46:10.

God is present, and he is fully aware of your situation, and has a solution.

Be sensitive and responsive to the voice of His Spirit within you. John 16:13.

2. Analyse it. Solomon said, ‘In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider’ Ecclesiastes 7:14.

Sometimes what looks like a crisis is just concentrated information. And when you take time to analyse it, you benefit from it.

3. Seek advice. ‘Without guidance, a people will fall, but with many counselors there is deliverance.’ Proverbs 11:14.

Ignorance is your enemy and instruction is your friend.

Somebody somewhere knows something you need to know; something that can help you survive and even succeed during a painful chapter in your life. Reach for them.

4. Expect God to move. ‘When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him’ Isaiah 59:19.

Adversity is often the Enemy’s reaction to your progress.

Rejoice; your heavenly Father’s eyes are on you. He is pleased with you, and He is going to bring you through this victoriously.