2 Corinthians 6:3-6
In war there are casulties. Some win and some lose. Some are better off and some are in despair. So it is with war in the natural as well as the spiritual. The loser is always satan, but it is a win, win, situation for believers! As leaders, front line soldiers we face the fierceness of battle not just for ourselves, our families or the ministry but for the souls of others that we are fighting to win for the kingdom. Every prayer we pray, destroys weapons of the enemy in others lives, every word of encouragment, tears down strongholds of fear and oppression, every sermon, every hug, every piece of bread we give in the name of the Lord is a blow to the enemies devices and weapons and hell is mad!
That is why as leaders we endure so much spiritual attack, sickness, depression, chaos and destruction, sleepless nights, lies, backbiting, gossip, defamation of character, witchcraft assignments against the ministry. It is not about us, but it is because of those we serve. what you endure makes you stronger, wiser and better, and it increases Gods anointing on your life. It also is a testimony to those in your church, ministry, or group, showing them that if they continue to fight the good fight of faith, that their victory, and deliverance is assured! The enemy desires to cutt off the place of power, which is you, discredit you, dismember you and strip you on your power, if he is able to do that than he can scatter the sheep! If He can get you to start living out side God's will, cause you to quit or throw in the towel, or knock you off center than he can take his prisoners back by sending one of his ministers to them.
Endure my sisters, Pastors, First ladies, endure, stay in the fight, don't abandon your post, go forth with the ministry, stand by your husband, keep preaching the word of God and refuse to surrender or retreat, God is with you and has given you the strength to walk out your assignment. So look to the hills from whence cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth. God has you in your rightful place, with authority and power and though you will go through storms, trials, stresses and pain, it is all, "SO THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE!"
