“Lock your door and don’t go out alone!” Most of us will have gotten this advice from some caring person, a person that is concerned about our safety. God is concerned about our safety and gives some clear advice about the dangers around us.
First, God make it clear there is an enemy that wants to rob us of what he wants to give us. “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” -John 10:10
The thief, the devil attacks when we are in the most vulnerable, exposed and in difficult circumstances. God warns us, “Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.”
– 1 Peter 5:8
One of Satan’s strategy to devour our souls is to send untrue thoughts into our minds, the thoughts, “flaming dart” are sent to discourage us, to move us to despair and darkness of the soul. The devil, the father of lies (John 8:44), is a professional liar and will lie about the most tender things in our soul. God’s wisdom, “In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one...”
–Ephesians 6:16
The tactic God gives for safety is to run to him. “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” –James 4:7 We can run to many things to escape despair. The evil one wants us to run to things that will make it easier for him to “steal, kill and destroy” not to God.
Are you safe?
Prayer: Father, I come to you today for safety in the battle. I seek your protection; I have been foolish to attempt to face the spiritual forces around me alone. I will by faith trust what you say is true to defeat the lies of Satan. Thank you that I am safe with you. Amen
By Mike Woodard
Used by Permission www.thelife.com/dailydevotions
Are you seeking the safety that can be found in the power of Jesus? He defeated Satan when he rose from the grave. You can know him personally by surrendering to him, accepting that He is who He says he is and inviting Him into your life. This is a sample suggested prayer:
Lord Jesus, I want to know You personally. Thank You for dying on the cross for my sins. I open the door of my life to You and ask You to come in as my Savior and Lord. Take control of my life. Thank You for forgiving my sins and giving me eternal life. Make me the kind of person You want me to be.
It starts now! Learn his promises and claim them against the powers of darkness.
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