constancefriday:
Why is Satan often the to first being to approach when you're close to the end of a genuine period of fasting, praying and seeking God's face?
The answer is simple: He wants to give you a SATANIC LEVERAGE which he will use TO STEAL THE BLESSINGs God will release unto you in answers to seeking his face.
In the book of Matthew 4:1-11 there are 3 Distinct types of Satanic Temptations:
(1.) The Test of Premature Gratification: Satan tried to tempt Jesus to have A PREMATURE GRATIFICATION.
What is a "Premature Gratification"? It's the gratification that comes before it's due time.
Lots of People are suffering in life due to premature gratifications.
Jesus knew the Devil was trying to get him to gratify his hunger before his fast was due and thus he rebuked satan.
Read Matthew 4:4
(2) The Test of Self Destruction: Satan told Jesus to throw himself off the cliff, that God would send Angels to catch him, but Jesus knowing very well that Satan was quoting the book of Psalm 91:11-12 upside down promptly rebuked Satan and didn't do it.
Read Matthew 4:7
(3) The Test of Worldliness/Love of Worldly Things: Friendship with the world is an enemity with God, when you love the things of the world (it's glamours, glitters, splendours, pleasure etc) more than you love God, you bow to Satan.
Let no one deceive you (especially worldly pastors) Jesus turned down what seemed like a generous (satanic and conditional) offer in exchange for relinquishing his Spiritual Authority and told satan to go away.
Read Matthew 4:7-11
The Devil Left, and after Angels from God came to minister unto Jesus.
Jesus got his blessings from God without any leverage of Satan with him. After Satan leaves you, Angels will come to minister God's Blessings to you. You will not miss your Angelic ministrations IJMN.
As a true Child of God, you must prepare yourself to escape the traps and leverages of Satan that bore leakages in your HEAVENLY Blessings.
Remain strong & steadfast in Spiritual and Godly things.
Take Care.
Yours Sincerely;
Apostle Constance Friday.
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