07 September
Satan’s Attacks
EPHESIANS 6:10-11
The Enemy's attacks against our minds are skillful. By watching how we live, he can determine when and where we are defenseless. While he is not omniscient, he knows just enough to work against us.
For instance, he directs our attention to something we want, causing us to get us so wrapped up in perceived needs that we forget the many wonderful things our Father has already provided. Once we have narrowed our focus to getting satisfaction, Satan meets our desire with what he wants us to have—something that will ultimately draw us away from God.
By observing us, he knows those moments when we are most likely to say yes to temptation. He will do anything in his power to get our minds off the Lord and will distract us even during prayer. In addition, he understands our emotional temperature and looks for loneliness, tiredness, and other vulnerabilities he can exploit. Satan urges us to "want it now" and tries to hide from view any future consequences.
The Enemy works to create doubt in our minds. He wants us to question the truth of the Word, and even to feel unsure about our salvation. Once disbelief sets in, as it did for Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:1-6), our minds will start rethinking the interpretation of Scripture in order to justify our conduct.
While we may be susceptible to the schemes of the Devil, we are not helpless. (2 Timothy 1:7) Our heavenly Father protects us, our Savior intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to the Truth. |
