A Real Enemy

A Real Enemy

READ | 1 Peter 5:8-9

One of the most damaging, erroneous images in our

popular culture is the cartoonish picture of a little devil.

He’s dressed in a red body suit with a pointy tail and

holding a pitchfork. Sadly, that’s the image many people

have of their spiritual enemy. But this cute little

caricature couldn’t be farther from the truth.

If we want to be victorious in our Christian lives, then

we must clearly identify our enemy. And Scripture is

clear the enemy isn’t a single little demon but an entire

union of evil spirits.

Jesus cast out demons many times in the Gospels. Over

and over again, we read about Him and His disciples

speaking with authority over multiple evil spirits.

Why do we read these accounts and praise God for His

demonstrations of power, but forget those demonic

forces are still active today?

You may believe only in what you can see. If that’s true,

then you’re in serious trouble. Satan works best

undercover. If you see a beast racing to attack you, then

you’ll quickly run away. But the enemy’s tactics are

different. He hides and hits you slowly and subtly, in

such a way that you can’t really see or identify him.

Then, he can lead you wherever he wants.

Do you take your spiritual opposition seriously? You

have a wild animal prowling around you every day,

waiting to devour you. Can you see it? Open your eyes

to your real enemy today.

by Charles Stanley

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