Just as you sneak up on a wild animal, so Satan sneaks up on you. Just as you stalk until you find the perfect opportunity to strike, so Satan stalks you.
The wiles of the devil are continually upon you. He stalks and studies you so that he knows your every weakness. He pays attention to when you aren't looking (to God) and comes to strike while your head is turned away. He has watched you get to where you are and he knows what will hold you back from moving forward...from continuing to keep your eyes on Christ and press toward a life of fulfillment.
Remember the consequences of your actions. Remember what ethicality and morality bring to the table. Remember how you should treat others. Remember your special light God has given you to shine..
Keep your eyes out for Satan as he comes to kill, steal and destroy it all. He thrives on your guilt and heartache. He loves when you hate other people. He wants you to be lifeless. He wants to rob you of the only true joy you'll ever have. He wants you as far from your Savior as possible. He wants to discourage you from being the person God made you to be. He knows your heart's potential but he wants you useless. He doesn't want you working for good and for God. He wants you on his team, bringing others down with you.
Pay attention to the events in your life, the thoughts in your head, the struggles of temptations. Learn what comes from the enemy and how to stand against him.
Don't be wild game, clueless to your surroundings. Satan is one of the best hunters around. Don't allow yourself to be snuck up on and "gotten". Be prepared with the Sword of the Spirit and to stand firm in the Truth.
Put on the whole armor of God so that when trials come, you can resist the devil, possessing peace and strength in God, when temptation is near, you are knowledgeable of God's Word and geared for obedience, when life is at a low, your faith is abundant and you hold on to in His promises.
Preparation and knowledge is key. If you fix your eyes on Him, His Word and His promises, Satan will flee. With God as your wingman, you are indestructible. There's nothing like the strength and hope in Jesus and the peace He brings to your heart, mind and soul. There's nothing like watching Satan flee and being able to receive all God has for you.
You keep hunting, but don't be hunted. He wants to sneak up and devour you. The schemes of the devil are constant. Beware. Only in Christ Jesus are you able to face fear, doubt and adversity with soulful preparation. Cling to your Savior. Choose Life over death. For His plans are greater for you than you can imagine.
The Armor of God
Ephesians 6:10-18
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 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. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasionswith all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.
It's my prayer that we all can remember what's important in this life, how we can each live with eternal joy and how we can each live out God's purpose for our own individual lives in service to Him and others. Let's not let Satan hold us back!
Have an amazing day!
Love in Christ,
Lindsey Gray
