Exodus 1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied
and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.

When Pharaoh spoke these words in Exodus 1:12, he was considered the most
powerful man on the earth at a time when the children of Israel were
enslaved in Egypt under his earthly rule.  Why would such a powerful man
fear slaves?  Because just like satan, he knows that his rule is limited
and although he has many natural weapons, they cannot compare to the
spiritual weapons that the Lord gives to His believers.  The weapons of
our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of
strongholds.  No matter how much he afflicted the children of Israel they
grew.  What does that tell you about us, the Believers, Spiritual
Israel?  All the attacks, all the afflictions, all the trials are
designed to help us grow even more powerful in God.

The bible says in 2 Corinthians 4:17-18 For our light affliction, which
is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal
weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but
at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are
temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. In other words,
the trials are temporary and they are working out in us fruits to the
Glory of God, Hallelujah!  Don't look at what you are going through, ask
the Lord to show you the other side of the Red Sea, the Promised Land,
the land flowing with milk and honey.  Keep your eye on the prize; the
attacks, trials and afflictions are tools the enemy uses to take your
focus off of Christ and what He has for you, but the Lord will use them
to get you into spiritual shape.  You cannot enter the promised land if
you are not prepared to fight the giants there and win.  You cannot enter
the promised land if you are too weak to maintain the property.  This is
your wilderness journey, DON'T DIE IN THE MIDST OF THE DESERT IN
UNBELIEF!  With each affliction, you must use it as an opportunity to
grow and produce more fruit of the spirit so that when the enemy tries to
attack you again, he will scratch his head and repeat the words of
Pharaoh in  Exodus 1:12

But the more I afflict them, the more they multiply and grow.

And I am so grieved because of them..

You deal with those attacks, trials and afflictions head on and use them
as stepping stones to walk on over to your promised land of victory. 
Tell the devil he is a LIAR and it is time for me to grow, AMEN!


And we know that ALL things work together for the good
to them that Love God and are called according to His purpose.
Amen