Resist The Devil And He Will Flee
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 4:7
The devil tempted Jesus repeatedly as He wandered through the desert for 40 days. Each time, Jesus resisted Satan’s bait and instead obeyd God’s plan, until eventually the devil fled.
I struggled with debilitating anxiety for a long time, because I was afraid to confront Satan and call him out on his lies. But then as I read in Revelations 12:11 that Satan is defeated by the Blood of the Lamb, Jesus reminded me I am covered by that same blood, and that I belong to Him.
So now when the enemy tries to bait me with fear and worry, I plead the blood.
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How do I do this?
I find a place where I can be alone, open my mouth and talk right back at that dirty lair! I remind Satan that not only is he already whopped, but that I’m covered by the same blood that whopped him. Then I put on Jesus’ armor and put Satan on notice that I belong to Jesus, so he has to go through Jesus to get to me.
There are numerous people in need of hope today. The last year alone has been tough for many. My personal struggle began before the pandemic started. I have dealt with a pseudotumor, cognitive memory issues, and anxiety.
As Christians we need to hear from others that have been beaten down, often broken yet have managed to overcome and shine with the hope that is found in Jesus.
How have you been standing strong against Satan’s lies? Join the conversation in the comments below!
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What Lies Have You Been Believing?
The lies we believe make us feel like failures. Like we don’t measure up. Some lies can even make us feel worthless. And Satan loves it. He is the father of all lies, and whether he is whispering in our ear or it’s our own sinful nature tearing us down, we don’t have to take the bait.
God said, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). He says we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37). God created us, He called us by name, and we are His (Isaiah 43:1).
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