The only power Satan has is what we give to him. Many
Christians are perpetually discouraged and defeated because they believe
Satan’s persistent lies about them and to them. If we linger in the pit of
self-pity or bitterness, and if we agree with the lies Satan whispers in our
ear, then he controls our actions by controlling our thoughts.
Satan accuses, belittles and defeats us. We end up
overwhelmed, discouraged and hopeless. Those who give in to his accusations end
up being robbed of the freedom that Jesus secured for us and that God intends
for His people to enjoy. God's Word encourages us to take our thoughts captive
to the obedience of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). God wants to
heal the wounds in our subconscious mind.
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He sets us free
from the pain and sorrow caused by our former circumstances in life. This will
help us to ignore Satan's deceit. The
first negative thought, which flits through our mind, is not sin, but is from
Satan or from the wounds in our soul. Satan's temptations only become sin if we
dwell on them, agree with them, believe the lie as truth and act on them.
Jesus comes into
our life and reconciles us to Himself, frees us from a sinful lifestyle and
delivers us from hell. He takes our sins and gives us His righteousness. His
Spirit enlightens us to Satan's wiles and gives us the wisdom to stand against
his temptations. When we put our trust in Jesus, God makes us His child. Jesus
in us is greater than anything Satan tries to torment us with (1 John 4:4).
Prayer:
Father God,
remind us that if we fix our eyes on Jesus, we have no need to worry about
Satan, the world or the flesh (Hebrews
12:2; 1 John 5:18). Victory
over sin is ours once we realize that Christ abides in us (Colossians 1:27).
He strengthens us, protects us and rescues us from temptation (2 Thessalonians 3:3; Hebrews 2:18; 2 Peter 2:9). We are also kept by Your power and given an escape from
all unrighteousness (1 Peter
1:5; 1 Corinthians 10:13).
Thought for the Day:
Authentic Believers are dead to the flesh and walk in the
Spirit.
- Galatians 5:24; Romans 7:5, 8:8-9; Galatians
5:16-25
