Satan, also
known as Lucifer, (Lucifer: the
shining one, the light bearer, the day star) comes to kill, steal and destroy. His
sole power is deception. If he can talk you into believing your problem really
exists, then your problem will be made manifest in your life.
If I could
convince you, Satan is nothing more than a paper mâché piñata, which with one
good swipe of a bat would crumble and fall apart, you’d no longer be deceived.
His cohorts
(little devils) too, are nought but itty-bitty imps with big mouths, according
to American evangelist Andrew Wommack, who also states; “imps are smaller than an ant.” If we
but knew how insignificant they are, we would be shocked. If we could see one
in the flesh, we would most likely utter: Is this it! Is this all I’ve been
afraid of?
Remember
FEAR = False Evidence Appearing Real. That’s all Satan can do, twist and lie
about the evidence, causing you to think it’s real.
God’s word
says in Psalm 91: He will deliver you. He will be with you in trouble. He will
rescue you. He will honour you, with a long and satisfying life. If you believe
that, you will come out the other side of your adversity, stronger, wiser, and
with a deeper conviction of faith.
Man (and
woman) were given all authority to rule on Earth. When we choose to use that
authority, to believe in and act on the word of God, we can overcome Satan’s
devilish schemes.
God doesn’t
control how we live. He gave us choice and free will. Yes, there’s an element
of uncertainty in life, however we control what we do, when life throws us
curveballs.
God gave us
freedom of choice. He also gave us all authority. It’s up to us to stand, to
use our authority, if we wish to see good success in our lives. It’s up to us,
not to follow the wiles of the devil, but to be renewed in mind and body. To
renew the mind and body, is to stand on the promises of God, apply what those
promises tell us to do and to overcome all that stands in our way. Whatever
negative looms big in your life, God’s word promises to defeat it.
Sometimes God allows us a season with the devil, to humble us, to wake us up and get our attention. God wants to use you and to bring you to a place of full faith. We can develop strong faith through adversity, if we put our trust in God. An easy life, brings with it, weak faith. If you’re not tested, you don’t grow. You don’t know what you’re made of, until you're tested. If you don’t quit during the battle, you will see victory at the end of the conflict.
The devil
only has deceit. He can do nothing, without your coming into agreement with his
lies. Once you put God in perspective, once you remind yourself how great your
God is, you will see how insignificant is this little gnat of hatred that’s
working against you.
God threw
Satan out of Heaven and told him, on your belly you shall go, and you
shall eat dust (Gen 3:14). And that’s all he is today, a snake in the grass.
He’s nothing but a liar. All you need to do, is not believe the lies.
If you find
yourself in fear, know that it’s Satan, slithering around your feet. God’s word
says you will tread on the lion and the serpent, you will trample them under
foot. Turn to God and stand on the promises of God’s word. Read Psalm 91 for
yourself and defeat the devil in your life.
Remember
God will deliver you. He will be with you in trouble. He will rescue you and
honour you with a long and satisfying life. You will move past this point and
you will be victorious, because God promises it and God’s word is truth.
Alexandra Grose - A photojournalist and author for over
twenty years. Writing is her passion and her dream and helping others achieve
their dreams, through her written work, is Alexandra's greatest aspiration.
#Integrity; truthfulness, honesty and reliability, in all
things.
I believe one should....be truthful in everything you say
and do. Keep all relationships open and honest. Be reliable, punctual and
organised and if you say you'll do it - do it.
If you want to soar like an eagle, make an effort, not an
excuse.
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