1 John 2:6
6 He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.
Profession – “He that saith he abideth in him”
- early stages of our Christian walk
- zealous, unafraid, unashamed, excited to tell
- giving testimony to our faith, sharing our story, being a witness
At this stage Satan comes to destroy your thoughts and words that you lose all good things to say about God. Your testimony, encouragement and exhortation will be every now and then if ever.
People in this stage are having to fight against obsession and possession and into growing their confidence in salvation.
Progression – “Ought himself also so to walk”
- taking profession and getting on the move, taking action
- when our walk begins to confirm our talk
- this is the beginnings of true sincerity and sacrifice to God
At this stage Satan comes to take your time, energy and willingness so that you lose all desire to continue and obey or taking action for the glory of the kingdom of God.
People in this stage are are rebuking possible infestation and vexation and growing in their faith by their actions and profession.
Perfection – “Even as he walked”
- starting to stop choosing life to go our way and submitting to God’s will
- leaving childish things behind, growing up, moving on, maturing (or perfecting)
- removing yourself from situations, actions and words that would destroy what you do
- stepping into the pleasing favor of God and beginning to see miracles and wonders happen
At this stage Satan begins to attack all that is important to you: family, friends, jobs, possessions, and everything else important to us.
People in this stage are beginning to exorcise their flesh and starting to find balance in life, hope, happiness and devotion to God.
As we pass from Profession to Progression and from Progression to Perfection you can begin to identify where you are in God’s will based on the sorts of things you are enduring.