Under Siege & Persevering - Trusting God in Difficult Times; Sermon by Paula White Cain on 4/30/23

Are you looking for guidance on how to persevere in difficult times? In this inspiring sermon from Pastor Paula White Cain, you'll learn the incredible story of Hezekiah and how he overcame tremendous odds through faith and trust in God. Hezekiah was a righteous king who was surrounded by wickedness but he knew right from wrong and dedicated himself to God. You'll learn how to stand firm in the face of attack, how to use the Word of God for protection, and how to remain cheerful and hopeful in the face of trials. You'll also discover the promises from Revelation for those who overcome, and how to break off spirits of discouragement, depression, and fear. Don't miss this powerful message of faith, strength, and perseverance. Watch now! • Jesus sends us into the world as sheep among wolves • Our world is rapidly deteriorating • We must persevere and stand firm to the end • God will cause us to multiply and become stronger • Hezekiah was a righteous king who wanted to right the wrongs of his father • His mother was likely a praying mama • God will be glorified and has the final say • No matter what we are going through, we must not quit • Hezekiah was raised up in an environment of wickedness, but he knew right from wrong. • He began his reign by repenting and humbling himself before the Lord. • He cleansed the temple and consecrated the priesthood. • He restored the feasts, offerings, and sacrifices. • The Assyrian army threatened to destroy Jerusalem. • When believers dedicate themselves to God, they can expect attack. • Believers must stand firm in the face of attack and use the Word of God to do so. • When the Syrians attacked Hezekiah, he responded with anger instead of backing down. • Hezekiah was being accused of being unfounded and following a false god, and the Assyrian king was threatening to destroy Jerusalem. • Hezekiah spread the letter from the Assyrian king before God in an act of faith. • The Assyrian king was trying to intimidate Hezekiah with his threats. • Hezekiah prayed for God's assistance and God answered by providing a barrier of grace to ward off the attacks of the enemy. • The enemy wants to make us afraid by creating a threat in order to cancel our faith and separate us from God. • God commands us to persevere and remain strong in the face of adversity. • We must be confident in our trust in God and not be tempted to look back. • We must remain cheerful and hopeful in the face of trials and tribulations. • We must be the agents of change in our communities and not sit back and expect the world to change. • Hezekiah's example of persevering and having a place of protection • The importance of the House of God • Presenting his case and praying • Receiving a prophetic word • Responding with a song of praise • Promises from Revelation for those who overcome • Breaking off spirits of discouragement, depression, and fear • Doing what God instructs to break through fear and move in faith