2 Cor. 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us:
for we are not ignorant of his devices.”
One
thing that comes out very clear is that everyone is naked before God (Hebrews
4:12,13), and that includes the devil. The devil and his ways are completely
exposed and made naked by the word of God. This is why we can avoid being taken
in by him or his having the advantage over us or we being devoured by him.
Our
text shows us that he can get the advantage over us, if we are ignorant of his
strategies. So what are the strategies, devices or tactics he uses?
“The
thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy…” (John
10:10)
In
the passage, is revealed Satan’s strategies that enable him to destroy.
Firstly,
he steals, stealing is what opens the door for other things like killing and
destroying to take place. What does he steal? The word (Mathew13:19).
It
is the absence of the word or a refusal of the word that opens the door for his
next action.
Therefore
make up your mind today, that your life will not be empty of the word of God.
Confession:
I will give attention to God’s word. I desire the
word of God more than my necessary food. I will let the word dwell in me
richly.
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