Attacked Again . . . so Rejoice, Cheer Up, Overcome!

My web site, which includes this Blog, was compromised again this past week. This has become all too frequent. In the words of the one hosting my web site, “I have never had any of my ‘money making’ sites compromised. But yours and another Christian site have been the target of numerous attacks!” I am not surprised that the Christian web sites are attacked more frequently than other web sites. The truth is Christians are attacked more than non-Christians. And the greater truth is that faithful, serving Christians are attacked more than unfaithful, non-serving Christians. The Bible has much to say about this and how Christians are to respond to it:
• In His sermon on the mount, Jesus said, “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you . . . rejoice and be exceedingly glad” (Matt. 5:11-12).
• Jesus told His followers, “In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
• Speaking of Jesus, John wrote, “You are of God . . . and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world” (I John 4:4)
Have you been under attack lately by the forces of evil? I have this suggestion for you: rejoice, cheer up, overcome. “Easier said than done” you reply? I know. I know. But we have a choice in how we respond to attacks, the Biblical way or the world’s way. It’s your choice. I’ve made mine.

Pray with me this week for the following global concerns:
• Americans around the world gather for various forms of July 4th celebrations. Pray for missionaries who use this as a time for relationship building and witness.
• Pray for Amy as she seeks a job in Vancouver to provide financial support for her and Nathan as they attempt to start a church.
• Pray for those who are attempting to minister and witness during the Soccer World Cup Games.
• Pray for relief needs in the aftermath of ethnic violence in the Central Asian country of Kyrgyzstan.