Have you ever wondered why it seems like God stands by when His chosen ones are under attack? Why the righteous suffer, even when they walk faithfully with God? The answer might shock you: sometimes, God allows the enemy to touch His chosen vessels—not to destroy them, but to set a trap for the enemy’s own destruction.
From the pages of Scripture to the life of every believer, we see a divine pattern unfold: God uses the schemes of the enemy to accomplish His greatest victories. What may appear like suffering or abandonment is often divine strategy.
Biblical Examples That Reveal God’s Strategy
1. Pharaoh and Moses
God allowed Pharaoh to harden his heart and oppress Israel—but for what purpose?
“But I have raised you up for this very purpose, that I might show you my power and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth.” — Exodus 9:16
The oppression of Israel created the platform for God's miraculous deliverance and the complete downfall of Pharaoh’s regime.
2. Saul and David
Saul was allowed to pursue David like prey. He hated David without cause. But even while David was being hunted, God was lifting him. Saul's jealousy and disobedience were the seeds of his own fall.
David didn’t have to lift a finger to destroy Saul—God did it Himself. And David’s response? He still honored the fallen.
Why God Sometimes Allows the Enemy to Touch You
To Expose the Heart of the Wicked
Just like Pharaoh’s cruelty or Saul’s jealousy, God lets the enemy act so their true nature is revealed, even to others.
To Humble and Refine You
When the enemy attacks, it may feel like you're losing. But in reality, you're being prepared. Joseph went from the pit, to prison, to the palace—all because God had a plan that began with betrayal.
To Set a Divine Trap
Haman built gallows for Mordecai, but ended up hanging on them himself (Esther 7:10). When people try to destroy what God has chosen, they end up destroying themselves.
Your Pain Has a Purpose
If you're going through spiritual warfare, persecution, betrayal, or strange delays, it might not be a punishment—it could be proof that God is about to act.
“The enemy touched you, thinking it was his moment of victory. But it was actually God’s setup for their downfall and your elevation.”
Don’t curse the process. God allows certain things for a divine conclusion. Stay faithful. Stay humble. The tables are about to turn.
Final Encouragement
You are not abandoned. You are not forgotten. If God allowed it, He’s going to use it. What was meant to break you will make you. What was meant to bury you will build you. What touched you wrongly will testify on your behalf.
Remember: God never allows warfare without a reason—He’s about to use your story as a weapon of glory.
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