"Now whom you forgive anything, I also
forgive.
For if indeed I have forgiven anything, I have forgiven that one for your sakes
in the presence of Christ, lest Satan should take advantage of us;
for
we are not ignorant of his devices" (2 Corinthians 2:10,11 NKJV).
Whenever we are unwilling to forgive--even the slightest offense, we
open the door for Satan to strike again.
Not forgiving others when we need forgiveness is a tool
that the enemy uses against us. But that's not the only thing the enemy uses
against us.
Holding grudges (always throwing stuff up to people) is a
tool. Let it go.
Insecurity is a tool. Find your security with Jesus--who
never fails.
Low self-esteem is a tool. Seek the Father to give you
understanding of who you are and what you have in Him.
Depression is a tool. Don't think on those things for which
you have no control. Focus on what the Word says about you and your situation.
Self-loathing is a tool. Why hate yourself when God loves
you? You are not responsible for the environment in which you were born or who
your parents are. Pick yourself up and look unto Him who is the author and
finisher of our faith and know you are loved!
Arrogance is a tool. Being confident is one thing--but
arrogance--so full of pride that no one can tell you anything is a problem. The
Word tells us that the "fool despises instruction." You do not know
know everything there is to know because there is far too much to know. Accept
that!
Faithlessness is a tool. When you are unfaithful to anyone--family,
friends, your job and God--certainly you cannot expect anyone to be faithful to
you. Commit and dedicate yourself to family, God, and friends and see what
happens in your life.
Foolishness is a tool. There are so many scriptures that
deal with foolishness and the "fool" that it would take me a minute
to discuss them all. But know this, "the fool despises wisdom and has said
in his heart-there is no God." The fear of the Lord (and knowledge of who
He is) is the beginning of wisdom. Ask God for all the wisdom you'll ever need
and you'll never be put into the category of the "foolish!"
What the enemy does and how he does it is not a secret. He cannot catch us
unaware--when we know what The Word says about him. So, don't get caught up in
his foolishness, know him when his ugliness rises up and attempts to wreak
havoc in your life.
We know how he operates,
so
when he strikes, let's do something about
it--strike back--giving all glory to The Lord!