“No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
(1 Corinthians 10:13 ESV)
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
(James 4:7 ESV)
We, as children of God, have an enemy. That enemy is the devil and his demons. But we can resist the enemy. We have the power to resist him.
How can we resist the devil? Here are my thoughts.
- Be aware. You need to be aware of the tricks of the devil. He will send temptations to try to lure you away from God.
- Stay focused. The devil doesn’t have any new tricks. He keeps recycling the same old things. A friends daughter used to laugh about getting distracted by shiny objects. That’s a tactic of the devil. He will do his level best to distract us from our walk with God. It’s our job to stay focused on God.
- Stay in the word. If you read the Bible, you can stay focused on God easier. You don’t have to read the whole Bible in one setting. Spread it out over a year or so.
- Pray, pray, pray. Be vigilant and keep praying. Pray out loud. Pray in tongues. You will be surprised how much better you will feel.
- Praise. Get your praise going. Praise Him in the good times but especially in the bad times. When things go wrong, praise God. God will hear you and take care of you.
Those are my 5 points, take them or leave them. Your choice. Just be aware of the enemy and resist his tricks.
Have a great day.
Kathy Keller
Writer and Prayer warrior with Answers2Prayer Ministries
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