Many believe that during the time of testing they will stand up for Jesus but that is not always true. Look at Judas who walked by Jesus and was touched by his grace. Not only did he witness such glorious things but he was appointed treasurer and many people had respect for him but as we all know that changed. Judas thought that Jesus was full of deception and not the real Messiah and thus betrayed him. In Matthew 27:3-5: ” Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!” Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.”

This partly happened because of pride. Judas thought that he had all of the answers and that he must be right. Instead of seeking God for help he saught after mans foolish ways. In Thes. 1:11-12 it says ” Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfill all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ.” Pray ahead of time and ask God to help count you worthy of this calling. This is something that should be done everyday. Ask Jesus to be glorified in you in all things and to help you when you are face to face with evil.

In 2 Chronicles 20:15-17 it says: ” He said: “Listen, King Jehoshaphat and all who live in Judah and Jerusalem! This is what the Lord says to you: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s. Tomorrow march down against them. They will be climbing up by the Pass of Ziz, and you will find them at the end of the gorge in the Desert of Jeruel.You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the Lord will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the Lord will be with you.” Always remember that when evil faces you that the battle belongs to the Lord and do not start trying to seek out help without seeking help from Jesus first.