But resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brethren who are in the world (1 Peter 5:9 NASB)
Satan will try to wear you down with trials & struggles. Sometimes you get tired of fighting. This verse is encouraging us as we go through those struggles, to stay strong & keep your trust in God. A lot of times when we're going through them we think we have to handle them on our own. God is asking us to trust Him & follow His directions. It's that peace & joy in the midst of the struggle that others can't understand. That's the peace & joy that comes from knowing no matter what is going on around us, God is in control of the storm! Also it is telling us that we are not the only ones going through our circumstances. That's a lie that Satan tells us to isolate us. I think here God is telling us to encourage & uplift each other through our struggles. It's alright to let people know what you're going through & to let them know where your peace & strength come from. Resist Satan, stand firm, & encourage each other!
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