OPEN MEMO TO TRUE BELIEVERS

⏺️ Synopsis:

The archenemy of God and man, namely Satan, does not deploy his attack or conspiracy against spiritual nonentities or scriptural ciphers. You can be absolutely certain sure of this. Reference what he did through the powers that be at critical and strategic moments in history: the birth of Moses and the birth of Christ, depicting God’s salvific dispensations with Israel (physical typology) and the Church (spiritual reality). Juxtapose these similar occurrences with what the devil also did when the Church of Christ was effectively birthed, after Christ had fulfilled His Messianic work and ascended and the Holy Spirit us descended. Also relate this with what he continued and continues to do in the historical period and contemporary times of the existence of the Church or in lives of those who truly and faithfully follow the Spirit and teachings of the True Scriptural Christ. Thus, you have solace in Christ if you find traces or patterns of this phenomenon in your personal life and labor or service for the sake of the Kingdom of God. Trust God in your current passage through time, moreso in the face of targeted persecution and in the midst of physical needs. Rejoice in your King, knowing fully well that you are in the company and genealogy of God’s Everlasting Kingdom and Dynasty. 

⏺️ Scriptural Meditation:

“In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 

“For you have been granted [the privilege] for Christ’s sake, not only to believe and confidently trust in Him, but also to suffer for His sake.” (Philippians 1:29). 

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⏺️ Bible Review: Questions & Answers 

Q: Why Moses?

“The LORD your God will raise up for you a prophet like me [Moses] from among you, from your countrymen (brothers, brethren). You shall listen to him.” (Deuteronomy 18:15)

Q: What happened when Moses was born?

“Then Pharaoh commanded all his people, saying, “Every son who is born [to the Hebrews] must be thrown into the Nile, but every daughter you shall keep alive.” (Exodus 1:22)

Q: Then what happened when Christ was born?

“Then Herod, when he realized that he had been tricked by the magi, was extremely angry, and he sent [soldiers] and put to death all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that area who were two years old and under, according to the date which he had learned from the magi.” (Matthew 2:16)

Q: Finally, what happened when the Church (Body of Christ) was born (era of the Early Church)?

“Saul wholeheartedly approved of Stephen’s death. And on that day a great and relentless persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem; and the believers were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except for the apostles.” (Acts 8:1)

“Now at that time Herod [Agrippa I] the king [of the Jews] arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to harm them. And he had James the brother of John put to death with a sword; and when he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded to have Peter arrested as well. This was during the days of Unleavened Bread [the Passover week]. When he had seized Peter, he put him in prison, turning him over to four squads of soldiers of four each to guard him [in rotation throughout the night], planning after the Passover to bring him out before the people [for execution]. So Peter was kept in prison, but fervent and persistent prayer for him was being made to God by the church.” (Acts 12:1-5)

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⏺️ Conclusion: Exhortation & Edification 

1. Satan doesn’t attack or conspire against spiritual windbags.

2. He comes against what is authentically of God and Christ. 

3. You can be sure of this fact which is scripturally proven and validated. 

4. The way he works or fights against God’s people is clearly seen in Scripture from the Old Testament Prophets to the New Testament Apostles. 

5. Check to know what he did when both Moses (Old Testament Deliverer of Israel) and Christ (New Testament Savior of Believers) were born. 

6. Check to know what he did when the Church of Christ was born, and realize what is happening now. 

7. Rejoice in persecution. 

8. Trust God in your needs and weaknesses. 

9. You are most assuredly in Christ! 

10. Again, I say this to you: Rejoice!


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