James 4:7
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
Resist the devil is a big command, but how do we do it? If you will carefully read this verse again, you will see that contained in this verse is the answer to the question, “How do we resist the devil?”
The battle isn’t won by muscle or might, but by surrender. Before we can stand against the enemy, we must first kneel before the Father. This truth changes everything! In bowing our hearts to God, we can rise with power against the darkness. What looks like weakness is actually the weapon hell fears most.The devil trembles not at our clenched fists but at our open hands lifted in worship. You don’t need to be stronger than the devil; you need to be closer to the Father.
The devil is a bully who only picks fights he thinks he can win. Show him whose side you’re on, and eventually he will run.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.
Suggested prayer: Father, I surrender my heart to You today. Strengthen me to resist evil and walk in Your victory always.