Attacks of the Enemy

The Word of God tells us that when Jesus walked the earth, time and time again He was persecuted for righteousness sake. He led by example in the very lifestyle He lived. He loved. He forgave. He got angry and sinned not. He celebrated. He broke bread with the people. He washed the disciples feet. He took away sadness and gave joy. He added rest to sleep. He increased abundantly. He broke down walls of confinement and gave Spiritual freedom. He delivered. He opened prison doors. Again, He loved. The more He did for God the Father, the more Satan came to bring Him torment and fear. But, He overcame. He is victorious.
Like Jesus, we often face persecutions in many ways from the enemy. The devil uses our loved ones, friends, acquaintances, co-workers, church members and almost everyone we come into contact with to treat us with disdain for the righteous stand we chose to take for and in Christ. Sometimes, he brings sicknesses and diseases that keep us from continuing our work in The Lord.
For the past week, I have found that I had been getting serious headaches. During worship at church, I found  my mind was not at the place with God that it used to be. By the time the last song was over, my head began to hurt so badly I literally felt like throwing up.
On Saturday night, I was lying on my bed with the fan on, and stuck on me. All of a sudden, I heard the knob turn and the fan began to oscillate. Fear gripped me. I began to call on the name of Jesus until everything was back to normal again.
This morning about 4am, I could feel a pain in my eyes, head and shoulders and I felt like throwing up. As I lifted myself to get out of bed, I felt my body tremble. I made my way to the living room and tried to pray. I don't know how much prayer I did, because I began to dwell on the way I felt.
In my mind, somehow I knew I was being attacked by the enemy, but I refused to believe that it was him. Then, in a conversation with someone, I confirmed the attack. As I sit today thinking about it, I recognized that I have been taking time to pray with the kids in my class and tell them about Our Sweet Jesus. Obviously, the devil understands the plan of God for their lives and he is seeking to pull me away from doing that which God has called me to do. I continue to rebuke him and plead the blood of Jesus over my life.
I know I cannot let the devil win! I will overcome as Christ gives me strength. My prayer for you my friends is that whatever you are facing today, know that God is in control. He sees your persecutions and attacks because nothing is hidden from Him. I take authority in the name of Jesus and destroy every plan, assignment and scheme of the enemy upon your life now.. I declare that a hedge of protection surround you and that the angels assigned to life continue to uphold you least you dash your foot against a stone. I command every chain upon your life to be broken now in Jesus name! Amen.
Remember, persecution always comes before the breakthrough!