THE ENEMY’S STRATEGY

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have [it] more abundantly.” John 10:10 (KJV)

 The Bible warns against giving room to the enemy because he will take full advantage of the opportunity T(Eccl. 10:8). This warning is to protect you from the devil whose aim is not just to trouble but to destroy you. He steals what you have, kills your potential and
leaves you hopeless. This is why it is imperative that we give no room to the devil (Eph. 4:27)

When the Israelites turned against God, they opened the door to be delivered into the hands of the Midianites. The Midianites were not out to merely oppress them but to destroy them. They didn’t just steal their crops, they destroyed all that was left so that Israel had nothing. They also came in with the Amalekites, who were enemies of Israel, to devastate the land. The Israelites were forced to live in caves like animals. If you let the enemy in, he will show no mercy. He will come with sickness, poverty, heartbreak, and disasters more than you can bear. His aim is to lead you down the path of destruction.

Be watchful (1 Pet. 5:8). Do not give an inch to the devil. Live a life that safeguards you from the onslaught of the enemy. One way to do this is to live above sin. If you have opened the door to the enemy in any way, repent now and turn back to God. Jesus promises you life in abundance if you turn to him and obey his commandments (Jn. 10:10). This promise is still available to you today.

REMEMBER TO ATTEND: MAP Meeting (Home Fellowship) tomorrow

PRAYER: Lord, I refuse to give room to the devil, help me live above sin in Jesus name

FAITH BYTE: The Lord is my security, I live in abundance

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