Use Firm Strategies!
"Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand
against the wiles of the devil."
Ephesians 6: 11
Dictionaries define strategy as plan of action
intended to achieve
a certain overall goal. And such a plan usually involves multiple
progressive steps that build on the success of the previous step.
Masters of the game of chess often take a long time
before making a move because they're planning a
strategy; they are thinking several moves ahead.
The Bible says that the devil uses strategies, or wiles
(a malicious type of strategy), to accomplish his goal.
And what's the devil’s goal? Move the child of God in
the
direction of doubting the goodness or truthfulness of Him.
This has been evident from the beginning. The devil (“the serpent”)
planted seeds of doubt in Eve’s mind about the truthfulness of God’s
words. Eve gave in to temptation, followed by Adam, and disobeyed
God’s instruction (Genesis 3:1-5). Like any good strategist, the
devil
is thinking several steps ahead of his
targets.
Be aware of your circumstances, thoughts, and choices. Who's
behind them? What are the potential outcomes? What is
your
strategy for victory? Stand firm against the wiles of the
devil.
"We cannot stand against the
wiles of the devil by our wits."
Oswald Chambers
