OVERCOMING SATANIC DECEPTION

1 Peter 5:8(Be sober be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour). James 4:7(Submit yourselves therefore to God. resist the devil and he will flee from you).

In the journey of destiny; we are meant to encounter many oppositions; it is part of our adventures here on earth; but as a redeemed child of God we are ordained to overcome all opposition. 1 John 4:4(Ye are of God little children and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world). We have only one opposition which is Satan. He is the ancient deceiver and has mastered all his strategies for many years; the greatest mistake that any believer can make is to take him for granted. The scripture did not say we should ignore him; he said we should be vigilant and submit ourselves to God. The bible said we should look unto Jesus who has defeated him for us and to align ourselves with him in order to enjoy our victory over the devil. Hebrews 12:2(Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God). The bible did not say we should listen to him or dialogue with him; he is a trickster. The mistake Eve made was to be chatting with Satan and many are still making that same mistake today. Satan will not tempt you with what you don’t want; he will always come with your desire in order to rope you in. Many have listened to him and he has successfully converted them. If you are in a hurry to get to your destination and can’t wait for the leading of God, Satan will come with an alternative and it will look so good but they are all deception. The forbidden fruit looks so good and his advice to Eve seems reasonable (Genesis 3:1-24). That’s what he is still doing today, he will argue and argue until he weighs his target down, that’s why it is dangerous to go into argument with him or any of his agents if you don’t have the knowledge of the word like Jesus, please stay away. The word of God is our weapon against his deception. Eve has the word but she did not engage with it but Jesus Christ used the word to chase him away (Matthew 4:1-11). Matthew 4:3(And when the tempter came to him he said, if thou be the Son of God command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answer and said, it is written, man shall not live bread alone but by every word that proceedeth out the mouth of God). Joseph did not argue with Satan; he told her that he can’t do what she requested of him, he flew away and left his garment with her; that’s how he was able to make it to the throne (Genesis 39:11-12). When this ancient deceiver is after your destiny, you need to develop a wing to fly and learn how to fly on an eagle's wing. He is after your crown the same way he went after Adam and Eve’s crown and stole it from them. You are a child of destiny; you are here for a purpose. All these are examples for us to follow; Adam does not have an example but God was with him; we have an example and we have God in us, so it should be easy for us to defeat him. The throne is meant for the overcomers just like Joseph and the bible said that we have overcome; so friends, go ahead and enjoy your victory over Satan. To be a king is not a joking matter, you need to be serious minded.

He told Jesus to worship him but he recognized his voice immediately because Jesus Christ knows his true identity. The reason why many are missed led by Satan is because they don’t acquaint themselves with the manufacturers’ manual. Eve could not overcome him because she was busy walking around doing nothing in the garden; She did not acquaint herself with the instruction and that confirms the saying “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop” your mind will never be his workshop in Jesus name. Don’t give him room to chat with you. He is an experienced trickster, he will trick you; the best way to deal with him is to flee and rebuke his voice immediately; don’t reason with him. Eve was busy chatting with him, that's why he tricked her and stole the glory of man. He has not changed, he is still using the same trick, be wise and be vigilant. He has no other job; all he does is killing, stealing and destroying things all over the world (John 10:10). He loves blood. That's how he gets his strength: he turns people against each other; he is a busy body (Job 1:7). He is now in Ukraine killing and destroying properties; Putin the Russian president even named his weapon of destruction after Satan.  But my Jesus is awesome and wonderful, showing love to everyone who cares to invite him into their life. Satan can speak through people, he may not appear in his hideous form he tried to use Peter to stop Jesus from fulfilling his destiny, Jesus rebuked him immediately and said, get thee behind me Satan (Mathew 16:22-23). He didn’t want you to get to your destination; but you will get there in Jesus name. The decision to keep him far away from you is your hand. The bible said that you should be vigilant and submit yourself to God. In case you have done that; here is another opportunity to submit yourself to God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and savior.

Lord Jesus, I come to you today, I am a sinner, and I cannot help myself, forgive me my sins, and cleanse me with your precious blood. Deliver me from sin and Satan to serve the living God. Lord Jesus, I accept you as my Lord and savior. Now I know I am Born Again, Amen.

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