“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” Ephesians 6:12 NIV
How does our Enemy operate? He has four primary objectives in interrupting God’s work in our lives. First, he wants us to doubt God’s Word. If he can get us doubting just a little bit, then he’s secured a foothold in our lives. In Genesis 3:1, this is how he confronted Eve in the Garden. The serpent planted a seed of doubt in her mind. The results were catastrophic for all humanity! Second, he tries to distract us from spiritual matters. He wants us focused on earthly, temporary outlets. It sometimes seems as if the Enemy uses every television, cell phone, and computer to change our focus from the Word to things with no eternal value. Third, the enemy works to disable us from the Lord’s service, he will do anything to prevent us from making an impact for Christ. Think about all the popular Christian leaders who have fallen away. Their sinful deeds were made public. The spiritual work they had done was discredited. Satan wants to destroy us physically. One of his most effective tactics involves attacking our bodies. Addictions, stress, and obesity can consume a person’s entire life. He would much prefer that we focus on our bodies, not spiritual things. Our enemy wants us to be useless in our daily battles. He’s looking for ways to destroy us. Let us keep our spiritual eyes open. Watching for his skilful, devious attacks. Continuously depending on the Holy Spirit to keep us alert.
PRAYER THOUGHT
Holy Spirit, keep us alert to the attacks of the enemy upon our lives.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Lord, we know that the enemy wants us to be useless in our daily battles. He’s looking for ways to destroy us. Through Your Holy Spirit keep our spiritual eyes open. Watching for his skilful, devious attacks. AMEN
INTERNATIONAL BIBLE READING ASSOCIATION (IBRA)
Esther 3:8-14
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