Resisting the Devil

After I had been battling what seemed mind boggling things for the past week, I read my friend's email, hesitated noting the time, but figured I would respond. And wow, I am glad I did. The holy Spirit had something in mind for me; something to learn and to teach.

How many times as a Christian do you struggle in walking with Christ? Growing in him? Perhaps trusting? Well, I can guarantee you that we have all have been there. Everyday. We fight the devil everyday trying to stay true to God. If your honest, you'll say (reluctantly) many times you let Satan win. Well, I got some news; you don't have to accept that.

Satan does not control you. He can not control you unless you let him. Wow,..feel that small spark of hope? It's real. It's real because it's possible. Because it's true. And you want to believe it. Before that sounds too weird for you, consider why.

It is a weakness, is it not, to give in to Satan's whispering in your ears, being your conscious. You may ask yourself why it has to be so hard and why you are always fighting a never ending battle. Guess what? If your on God's side, you don't need a battle, you have already won. I tend to ask myself how that is possible. But the truth his, you are never alone in your battles, God is beside you, and the sad part is this: You were on God's side but switched to your own devices and lost.And now your stuck in a raging battle that always seems to leave you forfeiting. And yet, God is merciful, and is with you all the way. He may feel distant from you at those times, but that's because you left him. You wanted to be in the drivers seat, with all the control. And how did that work out? Not too good. You are in deeper than how you impulsively pictured it beforehand. And you wonder why it doesn't feel right...

Before you way all the guilt down on your own shoulders know this: Satan is the reason. He is very persistent on not letting you get over this having control weakness and making you think you are to blame. He certainly lives up to his name, the devil. The bible says he prowls around like a hungry devouring his prey. 

A vivid picture:

Think of yourself standing against the pole, on God's side, in bright light, and look down to see a bright red line on the ground making a boundary of safe zone that encompasses. On the other side there is complete and utter blackness representing Satan's side. The red line symbolizes the blood of Jesus as he became the ultimate sacrifice when dying on the cross for our sins. That line holds many things, two being mercy forgiveness. Because your not perfect, God knows you will cross that line many times giving in to temptations and sinning against God, which means separation from him. And if your a Christian, you know that is why he died for you, so we wouldn't have that separation, and we could have a personal relationship with God, who loves us. Now, sighing blissfully against that post, as free as ever, to the point your soaring, you see something moving in that darkness, and your muscles stay firm. You feel but can't see Satan pulling you away from that post so now your stature is determined. You firmly say, "Your crazy, Satan. It's impossible for you to win. " He tries with all his might and breathe, to the point his face is red with temper to push you away from the post, but you lean against it with your eyes fixed upon God. He's failing, and for once your laughing in his face.

Some more hope:

Because Satan is persistent on not letting you win, and ultimately God, he seems to refuse to not let you win. And more than determination, I prefer to see him worrying. That's right Satan, worrying, that he won't have control over you much longer. In factual truth, he knows that his chances for winning are very slim. He's worrying as to what I type out in the open right now will strengthen your resolve, and the little power he has over you will clatter- clash - to the bright red line. And then it'll all be over, on more battle in this world he has lost. A world that he struggles to control. He knows for a fact the he's losing. Why not? He once knew God. He was a favorite, and has been around him! That something even us, his precious children, haven't gotten to do yet. Therefore, he knows full well God's Almighty-ness.

So, Is it really too good to be true?

Or is it so good that you can't but say it's true?