Dear John & Doves...
 
I have been considering what sort of personalized tactics and strategies the Devil might apply against God's children, considering the late date in the prophetic scheme of things...
 
Not knowing the exact moment that Christ will come to Rapture His Own away, the Devil would want to, if at all possible, lure Christians based upon their past weaknesses and personal flaws, thinking that if he can cause anyone to backslide, to fall into sin, to do anything which mars their personal relationship with Christ Jesus, that it MIGHT (he can't be sure but he might hope) cause them to be left behind at the appointed hour, which gives the Devil an extra opportunity to procure their souls, an opportunity that would be lost if they are watching faithfully for their Lord and Saviour, and are whisked away in that 'twinkling of an eye'.
 
And even if such attempts to cause the moral failings and backsliding of Christians did not result in their being left behind, if they were indeed Raptured away at that moment, it would cause great glee among the Devil and his demons if one of God's children were taken up at a moment at which they were weak, indulging in carnal sins and excess, for that would be embarassing and shameful, and if it grieved God's Holy Spirit, so much the better.
 
So how might such things be accomplished?
 
The same way that the Devil used to lay claim to Christians before they became Christians, with worldly attractions, with appeals to whatever weaknesses any individual might have, money, sex, personal power, pride, possessions, what's that? You say that you suddenly won a multi-million dollar lotto jackpot? Yes it is true that Christians should not gamble, but how many do anyway? How many have a secret sin that they keep in the shadows?  No shadow is dark enough or deep enough to hide such secret sin from Almighty God, NOR to the demons that inhabit the atmosphere around us, for Satan IS 'the prince of the power of the air', and that means that his fallen angels have the same knowledge of what we do openly and secretly, as do the Angels that answer only to the Most High God. And if sudden riches fall into your hands, BEWARE!! Seek discernment and insight from the Holy Spirit before reflexively shouting "Praise God!" because such sudden monetary windfalls may NOT be of God, but of the god of *this* world...intended only to blind you with wealth and prosperity and take your eyes off Christ.
 
Gentlemen, did you ever live a life of sexual sin before you were washed in the Blood of Jesus, and made clean? Don't be surprised if you see a sudden satanic resurrection of all sorts of sexual temptation, wanton and promiscuous women, displaying stunning beauty on the outside, but empty inside and filled only with demons who seek to devour your soul. They know your past weaknesses, they will seek to exploit them. Ladies? Is there suddenly a most handsome and attractive man paying attention to you? Romantic, playful, friendly, so "sensitive", and makes your life long partner look terribly dull in comparison?  Remember too, that the Devil knows that just as the male can be tempted with appeals to the carnal flesh, that women can be tempted not only in that manner, but with subtle manipulation and orchestration of their emotions as well.
 
Is there anyone who had a drug or alcohol dependency problem before they placed themselves in Christ's Hands? Prepare for temptation with the sudden and unexpected lure of 'free drinks', with the sly invitation of "oh just one won't hurt a bit", or "c'mon, one puff of a joint won't make you a pothead", or "they're just a couple of pills, what harm can they do?" -- no matter where the temptation comes from, no matter the personal vice that has either been conquered, is still being battled, or may perhaps be defying your efforts even now to be evicted from your life, remember that all of the scripted invitations, all of the justifications, all of the fake smiles and friendly slaps on the back are all emblazoned with two great big letters:  " S.A." = "SATAN APPROVED"...
 
Now I did not write this with the intention of focusing on the negative, but I have been witnessing every sort of vile, carnal temptation rearing it's ugly head not only in my life, but in the lives of many Christians. Some may weaken, some may fall, some may backslide and be filled with shame and self-loathing. Some may wrestle mightily with their own flesh, finding that their spirit and flesh are so diametrically opposed that it causes physical pain and illness, and yes, some will stand up, literally shout "Satan, get thee behind me!" just as our Saviour did, and as they stand on the Power and the Authority of Jesus Christ, the enemy must flee.
 
I believe sincerely that the increase in such personalized attacks on Christians comes (of course) from the very pit of Hell itself, and the intensity and frequency of such attacks is increasing because the prophetic hour is late, and the Devil knows that he has but a short time to work his wickedness upon the Earth. We need only take a casual glance at the headlines each day to know that the depravity of our world is only increasing, that evil has been unleashed upon the planet, and for all of the well-intentioned efforts to find 'peace and safety', we all know that God's Word has proclaimed without compromise that there shall be NO 'peace and safety' until King Jesus Himself has established His Kingdom upon the Earth, only then will we see true Justice prevail.
 
For those who are strong in the Lord and say "I won't slip and fall", be wary that your pride does not delude you to the real presence of weaknesses in your own personal life even now. For those who understand what I'm talking about, who are wrestling and fighting 'the good fight', resisting the temptations to the flesh, continue to "call upon the Name of the Lord, and thou shalt be saved", Christ Jesus knows how our spirits groan, how our corrupt flesh would drag us down if possible, but He has delivered Victory unto us. For those who have fallen, who are mired in secret sin, unspeakable things that shame them, who feel as if they no longer have any relationship with the Lord Jesus, know that you are being prayed for, know that there is yet "Power In The Blood of The Lamb", and that like the prodigal child, you need only to ask forgiveness, to confess whatever sin has taken hold of you, to say "Thy Face, oh Lord, do I seek", let the tears flow, for a broken and contrite heart God will not despise, His Holy Word has proclaimed it.
 
The Devil's War Room has all of us targeted, collectively and individually. I invoke Psalms 91, and pray for us all, to be "covered with His feathers, under His wings shall we trust, His Truth shall be our shield and buckler."
 
Come quickly, Lord Jesus.
 
Marc McIntosh
marc.mcintosh@gmail.com