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by Bob and Debby Gass
Don’t Give the Devil a Place
April 25, 2010
‘...nor give place to the devil.’ Ephesians 4:27 NKJV
When (the late) pastor Adrian Rogers wanted to attract birds to his garden, a neighbour told him, ‘If you create the right environment they’ll come.’ So he bought the right kind of food, the right kind of birdhouse, mounted it on the right kind of pole, and enjoyed hosting a variety of birds. Rogers pointed out that many of us unwittingly roll out the welcome mat for the devil by creating an environment where he feels right at home. Satan will take any ground you give him. He’s looking for an environment where he can live comfortably. If you’ve given the devil a place in your life today, you can reclaim that lost ground. First, by faith: ‘…every child of God defeats this evil world…through our faith.’ (1 John 5:4 NLT) God empowers us for spiritual warfare, and that power is released through faith. Knowing who you are in Christ gives you confidence. Second, by resisting: ‘…submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.’ (James 4:7 NKJV) Only as you submit to God, will you have the power to overcome the devil. You must come against him in the Name of Jesus and the authority of God’s Word. Third, by fighting: ‘Put on the full armour of God so that you can…stand against the devil’s schemes.’ (Ephesians 6:11 NIV) Remember, ‘The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God…will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand…’ (1 Corinthians 10:13 NLT) You don’t have to beg God to give you power to defeat the devil; it’s already yours. ‘…I have given you authority…you can walk among snakes…Nothing will injure you.’ (Luke 10:19 NLT) Learn to walk in it!
SoulFood: 2 Kings 6:1-7, Matt 14:22-33
The Word for Today is authored by Bob and Debby Gass and published under licence from UCB International Copyright © 2010
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