Hebrews 4:12 (NIV)
12 For the word of God is alive 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.
How do we overcome the devil in everyday life? First, we
need to recognize that the devil is a defeated foe. The Son of God came to undo
the work of the devil. The crucifixion of Christ, which looked like a mighty
victory for Satan, turned out to be a great triumph for God, because it was on
the cross that Jesus took your sins and my sins. God laid our sins on Christ,
so that when our Lord bowed His head and said, “It is finished,” He was
referring to the plan of redemption and salvation. Then . . . we are to resist
the devil. If we resist him, Scripture says, he will flee from us. Jesus
overcame the devil not by argument but simply by quoting Scripture. That is why
it is so important to learn and memorize Scripture passages.
Thought for today:
Do I memorize scripture to sustain me?
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