Resist The Devil!

I was visiting some friend recently and they were sharing with me that they had been working hard doing the "Lord's work" and the Devil had been giving them problems. They said they knew the Devil was mad and they were having to do battle against him.

The Holy Spirit within me says this is not correct.

When you talk about doing the "Lord's work" and how the Devil is fighting aganist you....beware this may be your ego saying, look at what I have done for God. If you give into pride and allow your ego to guide you then you will open the door for the Devil's attack upon you.

Jesus defeated the Devil! That work is done. It's over. Give yourself to the Holy Spirit's guidance. He will protect you. The Devil has no holds upon us unless you give it to him. The scripture says, "Resist the Devil and he will flee from you!" James 4:7 Its that simple. Its our ego to think that we can do anything to make the Devil mad. The Devil has no place within you unless you give yourself to your flesh (the ego). This is what the Devil feeds upon.

When Peter (1 Peter, 5:8) said, "...your adversary the Devil is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour..." it is important that you know that the old lions have no teeth they only have their roars, which is designed to put fear in the heart of it's prey. The old Devil has no teeth only his roar to put fear in your heart. Peter goes on to say,"....resist steadfast in faith!"

Let's not give credit or power to the Devil. If you are a Christian you do NOT belong to the Devil. May I remind you who you are!!! You are not of this world. This world is only an illusion. You came to this world to fulfill a mission. Your ego would have you to believe otherwise. Listen to the Holy Spirit for He will guide you and teach the things of the spirit.

Faint not but be faithful.

Steve Hart