Sometimes we are like the child dressed in army fatigues ready to do imaginary battle, but as soon as something goes wrong, we have one of two reactions. Either we hide behind the nearest rock, or we react in our own strength. Both actions have disastrous outcomes.
Scripture tells us "The God of peace will bruise Satan under your feet" (Romans 16:20). God gives us specific instructions on how he will accomplish this in, through and for us. 1. We are to put on the full arm our of God (Ephesians 6:11-17). 2. We are to keep standing (Ephesians 6:13). 3. Pray in the Spirit and pray for all fellow believers ( Ephesians 6:18). 4. Commit ourselves to God (James 4:7). 5. Resist the Devil ( James 4:7). 6. Draw near to God (James 4:8). 7. Remain in the shadow of his presence (Psalm 91).
God will receive glory in every circumstance. If that is our prayer, we have much to rejoice over.
