A recent topic was presented to our study group: What does the devil have for me?
I Peter 5:8 says the devil is your adversary; he is as a roaring lion, walking about, seeking whom he may devour. He’s been compared to a thief, and Jesus says in Matthew that
"the thief come to steal, kill and destroy. I have come that you may have life more abundantly."
That is the key, knowing where your blessings come from. If it is not of God, then it must be of the devil; there
is no other spirit. Anything that comes from the devil comes at a cost; a cost most of us are not willing to pay once we know what it is.
Job 13:15 –A Suffering Way
When allowed, the devil will bring the worst upon you; such as the case with Job who reminds us that walking this walk can be a suffering way. The Study Bible says:
“We are not meant to know or understand everything. Some things are for God alone to comprehend and direct, according to His sovereign will. Our response should be to accept in faith what he sends us. Even when we suffer, we can trust God.”
Job 13:15 says… though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him...” We know that all things happen for a reason and a season- see Ecclesiastes chapter 3. But the good news is plenty when you have peace in Christ Jesus.
For encouragement, read James 1:12,
12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
also from Psalm 30:5 "...
weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning."
What does the devil have for me? Absolutely NOTHING! It doesn’t matter anyway, because I don’t want it and he can’t beat God giving anyway!
As 2014 comes to a close, I thank God for all that He has done for me this year, the good along with the not so good. All the trials and tribulations and the blessings on the other side of each one of those. I have definitely gained strength, a Peace I cannot fully explain and a closer walk and bond with my Precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Be encouraged, keep the faith and stay in the race. There is Joy on the other side! God Bless You and Keep You in the Center of His Will
