Resist the Devil

Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.  (James 4:7) 

A powerful blow is delivered to the darkness around us when we simply submit ourselves to God's will, and the most effective posture we can take against the wily tactics of Satan is falling to our knees before His throne. Humility is the weapon the devil has no answer for, because he cannot humble himself. The saint bowed low in prayer and intercession cannot be touched by the lies of the accuser, the lust of the flesh, nor the lures of the world.  Down at His feet is the most high place!

 

We must resist the temptation to lift ourselves up, and to present ourselves or our works as something wonderful in themselves. That is an earmark of carnality — "Look at us!" "Look at me!" "Look at what God is doing over here!" That is the crass and commercial spirit of the day; yet, God looks to abide in the company of saints bowed down at His altar in worship, not lifting themselves up to be noticed and praised. If the Lord deems us trustworthy, He will send us to share the Gospel with others, but woe to us if we promote ourselves and go without being sent. If you are sent, go. If not, wait, be still, and know that He is God. Satan cannot abide your humility or your patience, and he will flee. Good riddance.

 

Let’s Pray – Father, I humble myself in Your sight, and You will lift me up in due season. Until then, I am content in Your care and at Your feet. Thank You for Your Holy Spirit of peace. Amen.