Exodus 1:12 But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel One of the enemy greatest strategy is oppression and affliction but glory be unto God who always make us triumph in Christ Jesus, 2 Cor 4:8 We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; 9 Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. When we are cast down we can not be destroyed. Why? We have the life of God in us, indestructible life, partakers of the Devine nature, partakers of the heavenly calling, carrier of God presence never alone and have received immortality to life. Children of God will thrive and prosper whatsoever for the Lord amongst them is strong to deliver.Isa 40:28 Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. …When he is on our side what can you fear.What can a motar man do to Gods own elect.