A Roaring Lion

How many times in your life have you been attacked by the devil? That seems like an odd question to ask, and many people may not be able to think of any times this has happened. But let me remind you friend, as I've reminded myself lately, "Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour." (1 Peter 5:8) 

The devil is a conniving con-man who looks for people in their weakest hour to prey on. Think about a time in your life where you were weak. What has the devil conned you into doing? Did he tell you it was God's fault you're in this situation? Did he mention that if God really loved you he wouldn't let you feel such pain? Did he sit on your shoulder (get the mental image) and tell you that you don't deserve happiness, you're not good enough, pretty enough, smart enough etc? 

So many times I think people go through days, weeks, years with the devil on their shoulder or on their back dragging them down. I've experienced this many times in life, but in those times of need I always hit my knees and asked the Lord to bind Satan from my presence. I remember how faithful my God is to His people and that anything we ask in His name he will do for His children. ESPECIALLY ban Satan from His child's presence. 

Remember how great a God we serve! Remember how much He loves His children and how much He desperately wants His children to "cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you; He will never let the righteous fall." (Psalm 55:22) When you find yourself in a situation where you feel attacked and at a breaking point, ask God for His TRUTH and guidance. The only thing Satan feeds you is lie after lie. In John 8 when Jesus is trying to make the people understand He is God's son and the people were questioning Him time and time again about who He is, Jesus responds "For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies." (John 8:44) 

The FATHER OF LIES. Period. He will feed you lies all day long, at least as long as he knows he's "got ya." But as soon as you call upon the Lord for help, you will notice a decline in Satan's will to "get ya." He would much rather pick on someone easier to lie to, easier to deceive, easier to manipulate. Be strong. Take hold. Do not let Satan take you down. He is much more powerful than many give him credit for. But, God is so much stronger. I pray all who read this thought from my heart will learn to trust God completely. He will NEVER lie to you, but simply give you the truth in each and every situation. He loves you.