10. We spend more time in worship and praise of God.
11. We desire to give more to others.
12. We see trials and temptations as a chance for spiritual growth.
13. Our spiritual battles become more intense.
If the Bible teaches us anything it’s no pain no gain. The Bible makes it clear we will suffer in this life as Jesus suffered. If we follow God and persevere until the end we will be rewarded and God will be glorified. God doesn’t tell us why He does everything He does nor does He need to. Our job is to trust God and obey Him while offering praise and worship to the Father at all times.
2 Corinthians 5:7 – We live by faith, not by sight.
Hebrews 11:1 – Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
A natural result of spiritual maturation is more time in praise and worship of God. As we grow in Christ we want to give more to the needy as Jesus did. However, the more we obey God the more we come into conflict with Satan and his demons who oppose everything God does. We are not as powerful as demons so God will send His guardian angels to protect us so we can do the works God has planned for us to do since the foundation of the world.
Luke 22:40 – Pray that you may not enter into temptation.
James 1:2-4 – My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
Hebrews 1:14 – Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation.
Psalm 91:11 – For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways.
Psalm 34:7 – The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him, and delivers them.