Take Your Stand

Take Your Stand "Put on the whole armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes." Ephesians 6:11 One of the most stupid things we can do in life is try to negotiate with Satan. I realize many people doubt that there really is a Satan, that he is some mythical character with horns, a red cape, and a pitchfork. Some think that Satan is not real, but what we call the evil side of life, something to blame all of the pain and suffering on. But let's see what the Bible tells us about Satan. We find out that the devil was at one time an angel, but is cast out of Heaven because of pride, taking along 1/3 of the angels who followed him. The thing that is scary is that Satan has read the Bible, he knows as much as we know. He imitates God, perverts the Word of God, hinders the works of God's servants, blinds men to the truth, accuses Christians before God, tempts, afflicts, deceives, undermines the sanctity of the home, and tries to disrupt the prayers of God's people. Can you see why he is so dangerous? The Bible tells us that his final destination is the Lake of Fire for all eternity. My prayer for you today is that you will recognize who your enemy is, and be strong and stand in the midst of whatever he may try to throw at you. Until then, we still have to contend with Satan and his hosts. He is a very real foe that we must contend with. That is why the Bible warns us to be self-controlled and alert, to submit to God and resist the devil, to stand firm in the faith. Those who have put their faith and trust in Jesus Christ, are protected by His blood. We do not have to live in fear, but in victory. When Jesus was in the wilderness and Satan came to tempt Him, Jesus didn't try to negotiate with him or debate him. He simply stood on the Word of God. Stand on that word today that says "greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world." Live in the victory that Jesus Christ has given us each and every day. Robert W. Brock My Daily Devotional Volume Seven​ March 26