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.