Hereafter I will not talk much with you: for the prince of this world cometh, and hath nothing in me (John 14:30).
One of the ways Satan finds his way into people's lives is through thoughts; their acceptance of his thoughts. When Satan plants a lie into a man's heart and the man believes and accepts it, automatically, there's a connection between him and Satan.
Remember, you can't separate a man from his word, likewise, you can't separate Satan from his word. Therefore, refuse to accommodate his thoughts and words. In our opening verse, Jesus said Satan had nothing in Him. This is very instructive. It lets you know why Jesus had no sense of doubt or fear; there was nothing of darkness in Him, and He declared it boldly.
Have the same confidence. Refuse to accommodate anything from the devil. Don't give place to frustration, depression or sadness. Ephesians 4:27 says, "Neither give place to the devil"; you give place to him by giving place to his thoughts and words. Think about it: How did Jesus locate Satan in Peter? It was because Peter spoke the thoughts Satan had planted in his heart, and immediately, Jesus turned to Peter and said, "...get thee behind me, Satan…" (Matthew 16:23).
Was Jesus referring to Peter as Satan? No, He wasn't. But Peter gave place to Satan by accepting his thoughts and giving voice to those thoughts. This still happens today with many people. Satan could come to someone and say, "Can't you see how miserable your life is? This Word of God that you've believed all these years, is it really working?"
If you ever hear such a voice, refute it, for that's Satan talking. Don't entertain his thoughts. Like Jesus, let him have nothing in you. When He comes with those negative, depressing thoughts—thoughts that are contrary to God's Word—tell him off immediately, with God's Word in your mouth, and he'll flee.
PRAYER
Dear Father, I thank you for anointing my mind to think excellent thoughts. I'm always inspired by the Word, to think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Further Study: James 4:7 Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
1 Peter 5:7-8 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Revelation 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
Daily Scripture Reading
1-Year Bible Reading Plan: 2 Peter 3,
Ezekiel 41-42
2-Year Bible Reading Plan: John 16:1-11,
1 Chronicles 29
Beautiful morning to you, and do have joyful and refreshing time in Church today. Happy Sunday.
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