Letter From the Editor’s Desk: Overcoming Spiritual Warfare in Your Life: A Testimony of God’s Protection

Read this author’s incredible testimony of God’s protection in the face of spiritual warfare. In the testimony, I was a five-year-old child at a Muslim children’s summer camp. I confessed Jesus Christ and was met with hatred from the other campers and teachers. You would not believe what happened.

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Hello, ePrayer Circle’s Tribe,

I am sitting here with my morning coffee, finishing my morning devotional time, reflecting on the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel. This conflict has persisted for some time, and the loss of life is deeply unsettling. I do not pass judgment, as I believe that the outcome of this war lies in God’s hands.

I always stand with my brothers and sisters in Christ and pray that God’s will be done in this situation. War is never a desirable outcome, but there are moments when it becomes a regrettable necessity.

In recent times, it appears that there are protests in the United States similar to the Black Lives Matter movement and the Capital Riot.

These thoughts brought me to my first significant encounter with individuals of the Muslim faith during my childhood when I was five years old, turning six. Please remember that this is a personal experience, and it may not reflect someone else’s experiences.

I distinctly recall being deeply impressed by the Muslims I encountered and their way of speaking. Until that point, I had been attending a Christian Baptist Church every Sunday, just as my entire family had done for generations. However, I expressed to my mother a desire to explore the Muslim faith. She surprised me by enrolling me in a two-week summer camp for children of color, as it was the only camp available at the time.

It seems she wanted to provide my grandmother with a break from babysitting and, most importantly, allow me to make my own choices regarding faith. On the first day of camp, we arrived at a white church with a cross on its steeple, and it might have been empty at the time.

The first day of camp was absolutely delightful. I spent the entire day playing with the other children, who were incredibly friendly and kind. The adults at the camp were like caring parental figures, and the children felt like cousins. There were no formal classes on the first day because they were still enrolling students. My parents had to pay the full camp fee upfront, which put a strain on their budget.

The second day was similar to the first, but we began attending classes. During the class, my male teacher discussed topics I had no prior knowledge of. The other children seemed to understand, but I felt lost.

He went around the table, asking each child if they loved Allah and followed the teachings of Muhammad, to which they all responded affirmatively. When he came to me, I said, “I believe in Jesus Christ” confidently and with a smile, not realizing that Muslims do not accept Jesus as the Son of God or as God Himself.

Suddenly, I found myself the center of attention, with all eyes fixed on me. I thought the stares would subside, and the teacher would move on to the next child, but the silence persisted, and the stares turned into something resembling anger. The teachers exchanged glances. I began to feel fear creeping in.

I waited for what felt like an eternity, hoping the stares would stop, but they began to feel like glares filled with hostility.

At that moment, I bowed my head, clasped my hands together, and prayed to Jesus for help. I cannot recall what happened after that, and to this day, my memory is blocked. I can say with certainty that I was not harmed.

I do not remember my mother coming to pick me up from camp, but I do recall the next day, playing in my grandmother’s yard and feeling joy when my mother arrived to take me home. She informed me that I would not be returning to the camp, to which I replied that it was fine because I didn’t think they liked Jesus. 

She said, they kicked you out. We both shared a laugh, and she asked if I still wanted to be a Muslim, to which I responded with a firm “No!” 

I still find it somewhat surprising that my mother had sent me to the camp under those circumstances. I could have been exposed to harm. It brings to mind a verse from the Bible, Matthew 10:16 (KJV), which states, “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”

I believe today, that I cannot recall the events that followed my prayer because God may have protected me by erasing those memories. I never had a blocked memory before nor anytime since then.  It is a unique experience in my life, and I have never desired since then to follow any faith other than that of a child of God through my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Note: Parents I am sharing my story. I am not a sponsor of sending young children off like that and letting them choose their faith, then society is not as it is now.  I love my mother and I am glad she gave me that experience at such a young age.  However, I did not allow my child to choose her religion.

I thought she could do that when she gets older (age 21) if she chose to.  Happily, she has followed the faith. I have answered her questions about other religions as I am versed in the basics in order to answer myths about Christianity. Fortunately, the internet can give us information on many faiths from the comfort of our homes. 

 

 

1 Samuel 8:7 KJV  “And the LORD said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.”

We are all united by humanity and the spirit of one God. Despite our differences in race, religion, nationality, and culture, we are all human beings with the same basic needs and desires. We all want to be loved and respected, to live in peace and security, and to find happiness and fulfillment.

The spirit of one God unites us because we are all created in His image. We are all His children, and He loves us equally. He wants us to live in harmony and cooperation with each other, and to love one another as He loves us.

Unfortunately, the world is full of hate and division. People often judge and discriminate against others based on their differences. This can lead to violence, war, and other forms of suffering.

When we face hate and persecution, we must turn to God for protection. He is our refuge and our strength. He will help us to overcome our challenges and to stand firm in our faith.

Here are some specific ways that we can unite by humanity and the spirit of one God:

• See others as God sees them. When we see others through the eyes of love, we can see beyond their differences and recognize our shared humanity.
• Treat others with respect. We should treat everyone with dignity and kindness, regardless of their race, religion, nationality, or social status.
• Be a bridge-builder. We can help to build bridges between different groups of people by promoting understanding and cooperation.
• Pray for peace and unity. We can pray for God to heal the divisions in our world and to bring about a new era of peace and unity.

When we unite by humanity and the spirit of one God, we can make the world a better place for everyone.

Ephesians 4:5 KJV  ²With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; ³Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. ⁴There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; ⁵One Lord, one faith, one baptism, ⁶One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. ⁷But unto every one of us is given grace according to the measure of the gift of Christ. 8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive and gave gifts unto men.

 

Below are two examples of the many times that Jesus protected His people. He is our protector and our defender. He will always be there for us, no matter what challenges we face.

 

1. Jesus protected the woman caught in adultery: In John 8, a woman was caught in adultery and brought to Jesus to be stoned. According to the law, she should have been put to death, but Jesus intervened.

He said to the crowd, “If any one of you is without sin, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” (John 8:7) The crowd began to disperse, and Jesus then said to the woman, “Go and leave your life of sin.” (John 8:11)

Jesus protected this woman from physical harm, but He also protected her from spiritual harm. He forgave her sin and gave her a new start.

2. Jesus protected his disciples from the storm: In Matthew 8, Jesus and his disciples were crossing the Sea of Galilee when a storm came up. The disciples were afraid, but Jesus calmed the storm with his word. He then said to them, “Why are you so afraid? You of little faith!” (Matthew 8:26)

Jesus protected his disciples from physical danger, but He also protected them from spiritual danger. He taught them to trust in Him, even when things are difficult.

God’s protection is not limited to physical safety. He also protects His people from spiritual harm. He gives us the strength to resist temptation and to overcome trials. He also gives us peace and joy, even in the midst of difficult circumstances.

If you are facing challenges or feeling persecuted, remember that God is with you. He will protect you and help you to overcome. Trust in Him and He will be your refuge and your strength.

Romans 14:11 KJV “For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.”

Isaiah 55:8 KJV  ⁶Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: ⁷Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. ⁸For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 

⁹For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. ¹⁰For as the rain cometh down, and the snow from heaven, and returneth not thither, but watereth the earth, and maketh it bring forth and bud, that it may give seed to the sower, and bread to the eater: ¹¹So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.

 

May the Grace of God Go With You,

 

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A CALL TO SALVATION:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10  ⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

  John 3:5-6  ⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷