Jesus is more concerned about our character than our comfort thus we will go through tests and trials which will build up our character and our faith. As we grow, we will see where our weaknesses lie and we must address those areas of weakness and make them strong. As a result, we will not be moved when evil forces attack us. We will not be fearful in any circumstance, even if it is deemed “life threatening” by the world.
Paul wrote by The Holy Spirit in Ephesians chapter 6:
10 Now my beloved ones, I have saved these most important Truths for last:
Be supernaturally infused with strength through your life-union with the Lord Jesus. Stand victorious with the force of His explosive power flowing in and through you.
If The Holy Spirit tells us these are most important then we must keep these Truths before us at all times and not allow these Truths to become “commonplace” and lessen their importance in our daily lives. Dwell and meditate on these Truths often.
11 Put on God’s complete set of armor provided for us, so that you will be protected as you fight against the evil strategies of the accuser! 12 Your hand-to-hand combat is not with human beings, but with the highest principalities and authorities operating in rebellion under the heavenly realms. For they are a powerful class of demon-gods and evil spirits that hold this dark world in bondage. 13 Because of this, you must wear all the armor that God provides so you’re protected as you confront the slanderer, for you are destined for all things and will rise victorious.
Is there any question that this class of demon-gods and evil spirits are powerful? Just look around at the gross darkness around the world. Consider all the confusion and “fake” news intended to keep us in bondage. The Holy Spirit instructs us in how to deal with this darkness:
14 Put on Truth as a belt to strengthen you to stand in triumph. Put on Holiness as the protective armor that covers your heart. 15 Stand on your feet alert, then you’ll always be ready to share the blessings of peace.
16 In every battle, take faith as your wrap-around shield, for it is able to extinguish the blazing arrows coming at you from the Evil One! 17–18 Embrace the power of salvation’s full deliverance, like a helmet to protect your thoughts from lies. And take the mighty razor-sharp Spirit-sword of the spoken Word of God.
Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all HIS believers.
We must walk in Truth and Holiness… without compromise!!! Have I done a perfect job in this walk? Regrettably no. Thankfully FATHER’S great grace and mercy has prevailed and the Blood of Jesus Christ has not failed me in any aspect of Its intent.
I can assure you that it is never too late to repent and ask FATHER for help in walking in absolute Truth and Holiness. Yes, you will be required to give up relationships which promote various paths of unrighteousness. Those whose priorities conflict with Truth and Holiness must not be allowed to divert our walk away from the Highway of Holiness.
Will you lose “friends”? Yes. Will you lose fellowship with some family members? Probably. Would you prefer to fellowship with their unrighteousness and give up your Holiness? These seem like tough decisions. You can move from fellowship to ministry toward those whom The Holy Spirit directs ministry.
If we are to be supernaturally infused with strength through our life-union with the Lord Jesus and stand victorious with the force of His explosive power flowing in and through us, we must be uncompromising. We must protect our hearts at all cost. Holiness is required as the protective armor that covers our hearts.
As Jesus said in Matthew chapter 5:
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.