For we are not wrestling with flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the despotisms, against the powers, against [the master spirits who are] the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spirit forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) sphere.
-Ephesians 6:12
This verse points our that you war not with other human beings, but against the devil and his demons. Your enemy, Satan, attempts to defeat you with strategy and deceit, through well-laid plans and deliberate deception.
The devil is a liar. Jesus called him "the father of lies and of all that is false" (John8:44). He tells you things about yourself, about other people, and about circumstances that are just not true. He begins by bombarding your mind with little nagging doubts and fears. He moves slowly and cautiously. He knows your insecurities and fears. He has studied you for a long time. But remember the greater One lives in you. You cannot be defeated if you trust God to keep you safe.
Joyce Meyer devotion.
Oh how I needed this one tonight!!!!! God, you always do this for me!!!! I love it! My devotions are all given to me at just the right time. There is no better time to receive them than when I get them. Seriously. How awesome is that!?! :) Anyway, totally needed this and know lots of others that do as well. PEOPLE arent our enemies. (this is why you must pray for those who hurt you! something Im learning lots and lots about lately!) And another part that spoke sooo much to me was SATAN IS A LIAR!!!! Doubt & confusion are from him!!!!! He has studied us and knows how/where/when to attack!!! I know this yet forget to LIVE it. Maybe now it'll sink in and stay.
This verse points our that you war not with other human beings, but against the devil and his demons. Your enemy, Satan, attempts to defeat you with strategy and deceit, through well-laid plans and deliberate deception.
The devil is a liar. Jesus called him "the father of lies and of all that is false" (John8:44). He tells you things about yourself, about other people, and about circumstances that are just not true. He begins by bombarding your mind with little nagging doubts and fears. He moves slowly and cautiously. He knows your insecurities and fears. He has studied you for a long time. But remember the greater One lives in you. You cannot be defeated if you trust God to keep you safe.
Joyce Meyer devotion.
Oh how I needed this one tonight!!!!! God, you always do this for me!!!! I love it! My devotions are all given to me at just the right time. There is no better time to receive them than when I get them. Seriously. How awesome is that!?! :) Anyway, totally needed this and know lots of others that do as well. PEOPLE arent our enemies. (this is why you must pray for those who hurt you! something Im learning lots and lots about lately!) And another part that spoke sooo much to me was SATAN IS A LIAR!!!! Doubt & confusion are from him!!!!! He has studied us and knows how/where/when to attack!!! I know this yet forget to LIVE it. Maybe now it'll sink in and stay.
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