Deflecting the arrows of Satan!

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.” Ephesians 6:9-10

You and I live in a world filled with evil and strife. There is an invisible war taking place between light and darkness. You are a combatant in this war and a target for Satan to lash out at with vengeance and hate.

Jesus wants you to be unflappable and impervious to the arrows of Satan. He offers you protection, peace, and victory to overcome the attacks of Satan.

Jesus desires to place a mighty buttress of support around your life. This will come to fruition when you agree to live for God and deny self. You have to reject the urges of self and the temptations of Satan. If you open the door to Satan you wil lose your buttress of support. This happens when you override the authority of the Holy Spirit and make decisions not in accordance with the will of God.

There are some variations to the work of Satan. You can be in the perfect will of God and still be attacked by Satan. Look at the lives of the apostles and the work of Satan to deter their ministry. Also, God can choose to remove his support from you and allow you to suffer from the attacks of Satan. This is the testing of God to prove you will be faithful to Him under the duress of the work of Satan.

The challenge for a believer is understanding how to defeat Satan in your everyday life. God employs the analogy of becoming fitted with the armor of God to stand firm against Satan.

You stand firm with the belt of truth around your waist. This truth is accepting Jesus has defeated Satan and has power and authority over all spiritual forces of evil. It is a recognition in your heart that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. He has overcome the world and desires to give you an abundant life.

Wear the breastplate of righteousness by abiding in the Law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus which will set you free from the law of sin and death. Live in oneness with Jesus through the Holy Spirit. The righteousness of God will come to you through your unyielding faith and obedience to the voice of Jesus.

Make sure you footsteps walk in the pathway of the gospel of peace. Seek peace and pursue it in every aspect of you life. Do not leave a door open for Satan to exploit you.

Take the shield of faith which will extinguish the arrows of Satan. Faith is believing in the promises of God and rejecting the lies of Satan. Find your hope in the salvation of the cross. The resurrected power of Christ is your strength and security in life.

Wear the hemet of salvation. This is your eternal protection and gives you the ability to live with God forever. Rejoice in the salvation of the Lord. You belong to Jesus and no weapon formed against you will prosper.

Defeat Satan with the sword of the Spirit. This is dwelling in the Word of Christ and living by faith in the promises of God. Remember, He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world.

Ask Jesus for His authority to overcome the attacks of Satan. Speak boldly to Satan and tell him he has been defeated by the blood of Jesus. Command him to flee from your life.

Pray constantly and ask the Holy Spirit to keep you alert to the devious ploys of Satan.