"RESIST HIM!"

1 Corinthians 5:6-10                     (ESV)
"6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of GOD so that at the proper time HE may exalt you,
7 casting all your anxieties on HIM, because HE cares for you.
8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
9 "RESIST HIM", firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world.
10 And after you have suffered a little while, the GOD of all grace, WHO has called you to HIS eternal glory in CHRIST, will HIMSELF restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you."


It can sometimes be disheartening to continually live our earthly lives in a state of ferocious attacks from the devil.  He is very adept at being the disruptive force of anything GOD is doing.  If you are doing anything for the LORD, chances are that you have, or will, experience satan's best attacks.   He isn't going to mess with someone who poses no agenda.  He wants them to feel comfortable and content with what they are doing and where they are going!

There is nothing magical about defending yourself against the enemy.   The most important thing that one can do is to identify and recognize that our enemy is.  He is apt to show up when you least expect it and will try to cause problems with anything drawing praise and honor to the King of Kings and LORD of LORDS.

Don't get caught up with the words "RESIST HIM" as you can lose sight of worshipping our CREATOR, and that is the most offensive thing to satan.  Like a lot of people I know, he adores himself so much that he desires all praise and adoration be centered around himself, and no one else.  Focus on GOD the CREATOR and how HE provided a means for us to get to Heaven and HE will elevate you in due time (v.6)!  We need to "RESIST HIM" and celebrate life in JESUS!!!