Beware The Enemy

        The Word tells us that we are not ignorant of Satan’s devices (or his influences).  When we read the Word with understanding, we come away with knowledge and insight to detect the enemy at work within our jobs, our homes, our community, and our nation. 

The enemy’s job is to steal, kill, and destroy; he is the father of liars and a master of deception.  And since we know that God is not the author of confusion, guess who is?  If he can confuse, he can delude (tricking people) into seeing what is not or what is not, is.  Know your enemy well; recognize him for who he is and how he influences.  Don’t attempt to war with flesh for the Word tells us that “the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God in pulling down strongholds, casting down imaginations (delusions) and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:4,5). 

         Do you recognize these traits illustrated in your loved ones:  Are they stealing your joy by their behavior and conduct; are they killing the desire within you to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ; are they attempting to destroy everything you have accomplished or dreamed; are they lying to you every chance they get, and are they attempting to deceive you with tricks because they think you’re stupid? 

        Don’t get mad at them, get mad at the devil and stomp on his head!  Put your foot squarely on his neck and remind him that he has already been defeated and that you’re going to make sure he stays that way.  Pray, praise, and pray some more.  Pray in the natural and pray in the spirit—and teach your children how to recognize him as well and have them join in the prayer and praise fest—at home, in the car, on your job, in their school, wherever people are—expect the enemy’s influence to be present—but don’t give in to it. Recognize him at work and call him out on it.  No weapon—none—that he can toss our way can in any way hurt us—unless we allow it.  Glory to God in the highest!  We praise You for the victory—in all things at all times.  Hallelujah!