THE REALITY OF YOUR ENEMY

Whatever you want to call him--Satan, Lucifer, the big red fella, or just the plain old devil--understand this fact: He is real. He's not a little red cartoon character with pointed ears, a pointed tail, and a pitchfork. He is far more sinister and diabolical than that. Satan is alive and well, and he seeks to destroy you. First Peter 5:8 says. "Your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour."

Even within Christian circles many today are choosing to ignore him and act as if he doesn't exist, and you know what? That's exactly what he desires! He knows the more covert he is, the more effective he can be.

One of the greatest tragedies of our day is that much of the church is filled with people who only want to believe the portions of the Bible that make them comfortable. Those who scoff at the existence of a literal devil surmise that to believe in such a being is illogical and unrealistic.

I want to say this with great conviction and clarity: Satan is your adversary. He is more than just an enemy of God, the church, or the pastor. Satan is your personal adversary, and you will have a greater foe than the devil. Peter called him, "YOUR adversary the devil." Your destiny in this life and your eternal position in the life to come greatly hinge on your understanding of the devil. As you gain insight into Satan's schemes, you won't be filled with fear and dread; you will be filled with faith and victory! There is no need for you to fear the devil. The more you understand him, the less you will fear him! In fact, Satan's greatest fear is that he will be found out to be the loser he really is.

Pray today that God will take away any fear you have of Satan. Also ask God to give you wisdom and understanding of Satan's schemes.