Today’s
Scripture: 1 John 3:8
“The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has
sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy
the works of the devil.”
Words
of Devotion
Jesus did not come to tolerate the works of the devil
or just make a dent in the works of darkness. No. He came to “destroy” these
works! The Greek word here means to dissolve or sever; to break or demolish; to
loose something that has been bound or tied up.
What did Jesus come to destroy? Anything that the devil has done. He came to
eliminate any influence the devil has in any area of our lives, to demolish any
hold, to sever any ties, to loosen the grip of the devil, to free us from every
bondage, to dissolve all shackles, to help us realize that there is no room for
compromise or ungodly tolerance.
Thinking about our lives, we need to realize the many ways the devil might be
at work. He is a deceiver and a liar. Even so, many people believe his lies and
don’t recognize his deceptions.
We must never forget that the devil wants to steal, kill, and destroy all the
good things God wants to give us (John 10:10). He wants to keep us from
experiencing God’s blessings.
But Jesus came to destroy all of the devil’s works. He came to restore
everything the devil has tried to steal. He came to give us complete victory
and power over the devil.
In your life, don’t tolerate evil or accept compromise! Don’t allow Satan to
have any influence in your life or the life of your family members. Exercise
the authority God has given you, in Jesus’ name, to bind Satan’s power. Declare
your freedom in Christ.
Today, thank God for the blessings that He has prepared for you. Believe Him
for abundance. Thank Him for meeting your every need. Celebrate the victory
that you have through Jesus.
Today's
Prayer: Father,
I declare victory over the devil in every area of my life. I will not tolerate
his lies and deception. Thank You for giving me abundant life. In Jesus’ name Amen
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