Our adversary

     Did you know that satan is our adversary primarily because he is an adversary of God?  Sometimes, in our shallow human-centered thinking, we think the fight is about us. Actually, it is about God.  And. it started long before there was man.  At that far away time, the adversary attempted to ascend, without invitation, to the throne of God and was cast out of the heavens. Since then, the war has gone on.  He strikes at us because we are made in the image of God.  He can't get at God, so he strikes at what looks like God. He strikes at us becase we have access to the throne of God, and it is the throne he has always wanted to ascend to and can't.  He strikes at us because we can worship God on the throne and he has always wanted that throne so he could have that worship.  So, my friend, when persecution comes from the adversary, it may be that your resemblance, your nearness to God, your worship of God has become too sweet and has become more than his nerves can handle, so he strikes out. So, on that day, rejoice and leap for joy.  And, keep on doing what you are doing.