“Alexander the coppersmith did me much evil: the Lord reward him according to HIS WORKS. Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words. At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: and I was delivered out of the mouth of the lion. And the Lord shall deliver me from every EVIL WORK and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen (2Tim 4:14-18; KJ)

The opposition is working…The busybodies do ‘evil works’. They are looking for new methods to withstand the preaching of the Word of God, the true Gospel of Christ. The word ‘withstand’ means to be established, skillful and experienced in opposition. This prolonged persecution is not the work of a novice. Years of compounded stubbornness have hardened the hearts and wills into the evil work of attacking the righteous. These are professional religious assemblies led by them who hate the Cross. The Gentiles are their ignorant slaves, bending under illegal yokes of doubt and darkness. Hope is just a word and love is just a valentine…

But God…But God…But God!!!

Paul was rejected, abandoned and forsaken by all. But God Himself stood with Him and strengthens Him. The wicked lion open his hungry mouth but could not close it again for the Lord was there and broke his jaws. Paul was delivered and preserved, by the Lord Jesus Himself! Behold the ultimate revelation of power available to men on earth…All glory to the Lamb who was slain!

“I declare that IN CHRIST: The enemies of God who resist the truth, who refuse to enter the Kingdom and block the door that none may go in, these shall not prosper…they shall be paid trouble for the trouble they have caused…they shall drink double from the cup of grief they forced others to drink…the lion that could not swallow Daniel and Paul, shall swallow them and their households, except their repent of their ‘evil works’ and come to the Cross…

The friends of God shall be strengthen with the power by the Holy Spirit; they shall be encouraged to preach the truth; they shall stand firm in the face of all opposition as a testimony to their King; their anointing shall increase; they shall long enjoy the work of their hands; they shall see their children’s children; they shall be rewarded openly for the hidden sacrifices known to the Father alone; willing volunteers shall rise to intercede and help them; they shall be blessed with the blessings of Christ and the intimate presence of God will never depart from their abode…

Lastly: God will raise more preachers who will be strong and faithful to their holy calling; the Gospel of Christ Crucified shall be preached from sea to sea and multitudes of sinners shall find their Savior! None can stop this avalanche of revival!

In Jesus name,

Amen!”