Are you stronger enough as you think

Today I want to talk about a personal experience.The fact that we are rooted in Christ doesn't mean that we maynot feel down casted sometimes.But the distinction comes with our outcome or reaction.And a favorable outcome always come when we call upon the holy spirit and rely on him for direction.the amazing thing is that he always gives directions.Never has he for once abandoned me.God delivered me from a burden that has lingered from birth.I always remember the story of the ten lepers.that there is a difference between been healed and been made whole.one comes before the other,while the latter supersedes.And praise and testimony always triggers the latter (Rev 12:11).i believe that whenever we have issues in our life or whenever afflictions arises the second time.we should first check if there is any loop holes in our life that can warrant or opened the door for the enemy to step in (Eccl 10:8).Once I did a forensic study of my spiritual life,I asked my partner the holy spirit for direction.But I will share with you some truth.The first time it came up,I rebuked the devil,stood on my authority and i was confidence.i was confident it wouldn't happen again.then bam bam!.its struck again. This time I was confused.i asked the question -what happen.i have rebuked the enemy and he must obey (philp 2:10,col 2:15).well I prayed but with a lesser conviction now.then gbagam!!!!! It happened the third time.I was down casted.i asked myself how will I go out there and preach again when the word isn't working wonders for me.questions and questions was pilling for more than an hour.i lost myself.But then a tiny voice spoke up in the midst of all this question:WHERE else will you go.God is the highest.i immediately sobered  up and turned to God.Hebrews 13:15 came alive literally.what am trying to show you here is for you to be able to discern the tricks of the devil.he is a crafty master trickster (eph 6:11).when challenges comes up in your life.the devil begins to study your reaction.his sole purpose is to take you away from God.the more he can get you to lose faith (heb 11:16),the quicker he wins the battle.the way you react determines his next punch for you.And once you lose faith or you run from God,you are his punching bag.FEAR steps in.ALWAYS run to God,no matter how many times it persists (Acts 4:12,Acts 2:21).he who persists wins the battle against the enemy (eph 6:12,john 10:10).Immediately i sobered up and turned to God,I asked him for direction.i picked up a book by joseph prince (always stay spiritual not worldly) and as I was reading I came upon where he was talking about divine wisdom to succeed.That we are in Christ, therefore it is not about us anymore but all about Jesus.therefore what Jesus doesn't have then you too don't have it.(of course I have heard that a thousand times but at this moment this was what I need.Just this particular word).I screamed and made my declarations instantly.And people, since that day till today,I am permanently free.THE word works.HE WHO PERSISTS WINS.i am a living testimony.shalom