Have you ever been in the Word, received an excellent encouragement for you for that day or heard a sermon or prophecy that you knew was just for you? Then almost immediately after, "Wham" you get hit by something unexpected that was meant to steal your joy and hope? It happens to all of us at one time or another. The writer of Hebrews has a word of encouragement for such an occasion.
"But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings" Hebrews 10:32
The most significant fear we create in the enemy is when we begin to move in faith and begin to believe God. Think about it if the Holy Spirit is apparently giving you a "word" that you need to respond to by faith that means God has just released an order that is going to destroy more of the enemies stronghold.
The word, "great" here simply means significant. When God reveals something to us the enemy doesn't just fool around, he is going to engage you in a significant battle to try to discourage and rob the "word" of God from your heart.
The word "struggle" is the word used to describe a great athlete. In other words, the writer is saying when God gives you a "word" you are going to feel like you are in the battle of your life, competing with everything you have to win!
The word interpreted "suffering" literally means "mental pressure," "a battle for the mind." This is not about mental illness but instead a battle for your thoughts, the way you think about God, yourself, and your circumstances.
The writer is giving us a "heads up." Don't be afraid, frustrated, or upset about attacks that come once you have been given a fresh "word" from the Lord. Know that God has spoken and you are now someone the enemy really fears and will try to play games to stop you, a person God has entrusted with revelation, for destroying any of his territories.
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