Just as in any herd, the weak and young are kept in the middle surrounded by those that are strong and can protect. If one of the young ones goes out alone, he is vulnerable of becoming a predators dinner.
Recently while studying the book of Revelation, the realization of this hit me... John, the revelator, was exiled on the island of Patmos, with no companions by his side to hold him accountable or stand by his side in time of weakness. Yet John stood strong through much persecution and God blessed him with an amazing view of His plan.
In most situations we are not called to go off by ourselves to serve but in this case that is what John was called to. Can you just imagine the spiritual battle that was going on while John was on the island of Patmos? God was wanting to use this man mightily. The enemy's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. The enemy works in generalizations. The holy spirit works in specifics. If we go through nothing, then we will never be overcomers. Christ allows certain things to happen in our lives to strengthen our spiritual muscles. What are you overcoming today???
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