Salvation is a reality that makes us feel safe and secure in our lives. As a Christian, we are prompted to look at Jesus Christ as our salvation in life. This means we have an overwhelming feeling that whatever happens in our lives, we will be okay if we place our enduring faith in Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour. Invariably the “things that happen in our lives” that brings fear are the consequences of our sins that invite demons to take hold within us. In 2 Thess 3:3 we read this promise, “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.” The one sure way to implement this armor of protection is through daily prayer. Prayer is a shield of protection and we need to put faith in that shield because it is an invisible power. We cannot see this shield but we must believe that it is really there and place our hope in that act of faith; and then live our lives from that blind yet secure hope. Another weapon against evil is consistent tithing. The act of tithing 10% to the needs of the church is sure protection against demons who are lurking in every corner to capture your mind, twist it and push you to act sinfully: “But Melchisedech the king of Salem, bringing forth bread and wine, for he was the priest of the most high God, Blessed him, and said: Blessed be Abram by the most high God, who created heaven and earth. And blessed be the most high God, by whose protection the enemies are in thy hands. And he gave him the tithes of all.” (Genesis 14: 18-20) To stay pure in Christ we must arm oursleves with proven weapons like prayer and tithing to fend off attacks from satan. A third weapon to battle evil is fasting. We know that Christ did not fall into sin. Fasting was one weapon he employed: “where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. The devil said to him, if you are the Son of God, tell this stone to become bread. Jesus answered, It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone.'” (Luke 4:2-4)
Salvation in Christ
