Speak to the enemy

"We are wrestling with.the powers who
govern this world of darkness, and spiritual
forces that control evil." Eph 6:12 GWT
In his classic book, War on the Saints, Jessie Penn-
Lewis writes, "The chief condition…for the working
of evil spirits in human beings, apart from sin, is
passivity." That's why the apostle Peter urges us
"Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the
devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking
for someone to devour" (1Pe 5:8 NLT). Have you
ever seen a hungry lion devour its prey? That's a
picture of what Satan is out to do to you. And he will
use things like pleasure, power, pressures,
possessions, passions, and people to do it. Paul
tells us to be on guard "so that Satan will not
outsmart us. For we are familiar with his evil
schemes" (2Co 2:11 NLT). How can you defend
yourself? Neil Anderson says, "Our defense against
direct attacks by the evil one is to speak aloud
God's truth." Why speak aloud to Satan? Because
God knows the thoughts and intents of your heart
Satan doesn't (See Jer 17:9-10 and Ps 139:1. 23-
24). When you're in Satan's crosshairs, remember
James 4:7: "Submit yourselves therefore to God.
Resist the devil, and he will flee from you." Take
these two powerful steps: First, talk to God before
engaging the Enemy. "Call upon me in the day of
trouble: I will deliver thee" (Ps 50:15). Second, talk
to the Enemy. And keep it short and authoritative!
"Satan, in the irresistible name of Jesus, cease all
activity against me now. Leave and don't return!"
Will he obey? You have submitted and resisted-he
has no option.

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