The enemy of God s purposes is the enemy of your promise because the fulfillment of your promise is the enemy s loss. He will bring intimidation, discouragement and even personalities to push against your progress. When David was anointed king the Philistines realized the possibility of their doom. Up to this point that possibility had appeared somewhat remote to them but now they realize they must act decisively. Now they bring a decided stepped-up pressure against David.
Progress is with cost.
Some have stopped rowing and are merely leaning into the wind. You don t simply sit there making no progress. BUT in the opposite direction. The boat begins to turn sideways to the wind. Let s ask Sarah about her progress.