“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you”
James 4: 7-8
Get up: Not on your own, but with His strength!
If you resist the devil in Jesus name, if you order Satan away from you, using your fighter verses, the devil and his temptations will evaporate from your presence. We are to be holy, because Jesus is holy. This means to give up what you want and willingly receive all the good He gives. We must surrender our battles to achieve our own desires and turn to serve others instead. Conflict with the enemy is unavoidable. There will be a battle if you are part of God’s family. Put on the armor of God.
I have nights where I just can’t sleep. But you know what? I’m still looking forward to this day! This morning, these words slipped out of my mouth: “Thank you Jesus, that today I will live not from my own strength, but from Yours!” You are my defender.
I try to live life in such a way when my feet touch the ground in the morning, the devil shudders and says, “Oh no, she’s awake!” Oh, he fights me because he knows how strong I can be when I get moving with God. He’s always trying to stop me. Really, I love to spoil his fun. Put that stop sign in front of him. He’s always trying to claim me & my family. He knows I can speak hope into the heart of another person who is without hope. He knows I can smile and be kind to others. I see the people overlooked by others. He doesn’t like that because he hates the light.
Psalm 25:15
“My eyes are always on the Lord, for He rescues me from the traps of my enemies.”
Psalm 91:14-16
“You loved me with all your heart, so I will rescue you. I will protect you because you know and honor me. When you call on me, I will answer; I will be with you in trouble. I will rescue you and honor you. I will reward you with a long life, and give you my salvation.”
We have to focus on the problem solver NOT the problem. He rescues me. This is easier said than done most of the time. Especially when things happen in your life you can’t make sense. If you love him with all your heart he will rescue you.
How quickly we forget God’s presence because everything else may have become louder for the moment. Yet, He is always there, no matter where you are. He Loves you and me.
The devil is a deceiver who attacks your mind with lies. He attacked me badly before I felt no way I could be forgiven. Just what he wanted me to think. But now I know I have God. God has already won that battle. We fight knowing our enemy is real and powerful. We don’t fight alone. We fight by humbly receiving the gift of salvation. I’m aware of the devils playbook. I now practice my playbook: God’s Word. We win with confession. We win when we put light next to darkness. We defeat our enemy by surrendering to God.
God, I’m done trying to fight my own battles or pretend they don’t exist. Today I surrender to You. Thank you for winning the war. Show me how to find victory in every area of my life. In Jesus name.
Amen
