Sunday, January 4, 2009

Satan's Strategy: Keeping Me Away from God

Scripture: Luke 4:5-8
Then the devil, taking Him up on a high mountain, showed Him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said to Him, "All this authority I will give you, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Therefore, if You will worship before me, all will be Yours." And Jesus answered and said to him, "Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve.

Observation:
Satan plays on weakness. He will look for the perfect opportunity to pounce. He will say anything and do anything to keep me from worshiping God. Of course you can't believe a word he says because he is a liar.

Application:
Satan wants to keep me from worshiping God and will use any means available to make it happen. I must pray and study God's word so that I will recognize when I am under attack. Satan doesn't make the attacks appear appalling instead they are appealing. I must know Jesus better and become more like Him so that I will be able to withstand the attacks that Satan throws at me.

Prayer:
Dear Lord help me to know you better. Place your word in my heart and mind so that I won't fall for Satan's lies and tricks. Amen

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