Steal, Kill & Destroy

The Bible gives us a clear description of what Satan comes to do in our lives: "the devil comes to steal, kill, and destroy" (John 10:10). The devil steals from us when we allow him to fill us with worry, fear, and unforgiveness instead of prayer and a forgiving heart. We allow Satan to kill our dreams, hopes, and expectations when we listen to the opinions of others and base our past mistakes or disappointments on our future decisions. Satan tries to destroy us with addictions, and longing to satisfy the flesh instead of heeding the Word of God as it relates to our bodies and emotional well-being. The devil never comes to do any good work; however, if we follow the Word of God, we don't have to be overly concerned about the devil’s tactics because Satan has been deprived of his power. Jesus holds all power and authority in His hands. Because we are adopted into Jesus’ family, we inherit the gift of His power to overcome the suggestions of the enemy. However, there is work on our part to ignite this power. We must: Study the Word, Believe the Word, and Speak the Word on a daily basis. God has equipped us for every situation. Your victory has already been won. You don't have to devise a plan. Believe that God's Word will do what it promises. Remember the devil has already been defeated. His time is short and he does not have the ultimate power or the last word, Christ does and He spoke it on the cross: "It is finished." Speak the word to your situation and watch how you can place Satan in the corner facing the wall waiting for Jesus to come again for his final destruction.

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Heb 4:12).