Satan is real, and his tricks have been working for years. One of the greatest tricks is to disguise his work as "good" or even "religious." Without an understanding of God's Word, which is the real Truth, many people are led away to follow after their own lusts. This is Satan's plan, and it is the same plan he had from the beginning. He was tossed out of Heaven because He wanted to be God. His pride led to his downfall, and he desires that we do the same.

The enemy uses a powerful tool in our fallen human nature. We tend to be self-centered, self-sufficient, and act independent of God. God says that type of belief and life will bring destruction, but following Jesus will bring life and peace. There is part of you that does not want to submit to any authority. Not the authority of the Word of God, not the authority of any man of God, not even to the authority of God Himself. Rather than give in to the enemy, trust in Christ and begin to love God and love others. Allow the Spirit to guide you into humble service and grace towards others. Use your gift and authority to defeat the enemy of your soul by living like Jesus. If you do, you will not give a foothold to Satan.

Life Lesson: Use any serving, giving or leadership for the benefit of others.

Dear God,
Thank You for the power You have given me through Your Holy Spirit. Thank You for the power to live for You and not for my own desires. Give me continued strength to resist the devil and to serve You. Help me to understand Your Word so that I know how to defend against Satan's weapons of destruction. Finally, thank You for the victory I have in Jesus Christ. No matter what Satan does, I cannot be taken from You.
In Jesus' name. Amen.

Living to tell what He died to say,
Pastor David McGee

Senior Pastor
The Bridge
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