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.
1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Peter 3, Ezekiel 41-42
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