-But Satan hindered us- 1 Thessalonians 2-18--Paul was very clear that it was Satan that had hindered him returning to the Thessalonians.-However sometimes, God in keeping his children, keeps them back from their purpose, hinders them. How are we to be clear, what is Satan's work - to be resisted and striven against - and what is the Lord's to bow under---The Lord help us to identify Satan's work, so as not to be put off by the thought that perhaps it was the Lord holding us back.- -1- History of Satan's hindering and attacking the church of God-2- The problem - Is it God or Satan--3- How can we discern whether it is the Lord or Satan hindering us.