If Satan has the power, he will kill anyone who repents and believes in the Lord Jesus Christ. But glory be to God, all power in heaven and in earth belong to Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God. Therefore, there is a limit to what Satan can do in your life. He does not have the final say in the issues and affairs of your life. Although he may afflict you, Satan cannot destroy you if you remain faithful to Jesus Christ, the source of all power.

Blessed or happy are those who endure the persecutions that befall them because of their faith in Christ. Job lost all his children and all his possessions in one day but he neither sinned nor charged God foolishly. On a later date Job was also smitten with sore boils from the sole of his foot to his crown. Despite the foolish counsel given by his wife, to curse God and die, Job chose to retain his integrity and would not sin with his lips against the Lord.

The Comforter, in the person of the Holy Spirit has been sent to encourage believers. He is the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort whereby we ourselves are comforted by God. The way you see God will influence how you relate to Him and the manner in which you approach the challenges you encounter in life.

The rich young ruler was a good man who observed the ten commandments from his youth, but it is sad to discover that he was not good enough for heaven. He was disqualified, because according to Jesus, he lacked one thing: he had no power over his material possessions. He failed the test to deny himself, take up his cross and follow the Lord. Although he was a good man, he was not saved.

The Lord is a shelter in the time of storm for those who trust in Him. Addressing the believer, the Lord said: "I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him" - Psalm 91:15b. There is no need to worry since God has promised to be with you in troublous times. He is a very present help in trouble. God is your defence and no weapon that is fashioned against you shall prosper.