Pushing versus Resistance

On Twitter, I made the statement that when pushing there is resistance. What exactly does that mean? Let's first define the two.

To push means to apply pressure against an object for the purpose of moving it; to force one's way; to urge forward or urge insistently; to advance despite difficulty or opposition; to press forward;to expend great or vigorous effort.

What is resistance? The dictionary says that it is protest, objection, defiance, confrontation and opposition.

Ah hah!!

Of course as soon as you decide to vigorously force your way forward toward achieving a goal, despite the difficulty, opposition shows up in the form of resistance. Why you may ask?

It is because you made a conscious decision to continue against all odds. You are taking control over your situation and speaking life!

It is the enemy's job to distract us. Distract us from our purpose. Distract us from our God given duties. Distract us from our God given gifts. He is busy. As a lion, he seeks to steal, kill and destroy. He is our opposition.

The next time you feel the resistance as you strive to push forward, simply resist the devil and he will flee. Speak Life!

John 10:10 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.