Get out! And Stay out!

The Devil doesn’t fight fair! He is no “gentleman” opponent willing to fight according to an agreed code of fair conduct. He is a ruthless, hate-filled, unrelenting, no rules, merciless, vicious, and cunning predator.
Satan assumed Jesus would be an easy target when Jesus was alone in a deserted area for 40 days. But Jesus withstood each of the Devil’s temptations. The Bible tells us that at the end of those unsuccessful attacks, “The Devil retreated temporarily, lying in wait for another opportunity.” (Luke 4:13 THE MESSAGE)
Satan continues to use this “guerrilla-attack” strategy against the followers of Jesus. Demonic spirits provide reconnaissance information with times and places of opportunity for Satan’s assaults. He is less likely to move when he sees that we are armed and prepared for battle. Instead, the Devil attacks when we appear vulnerable. When we are tired, weak, hurt, or sick. When we are frustrated, disappointed, offended, or discouraged. When we are lonely or estranged. Or when we are self-assured and overconfident.
When we are already having a bad day or heading the wrong way Satan will arrive to keep it going.
Here are a few strategies for success in resisting the Enemy’s attacks –

• Stay armed with the whole armor of God (Eph. 6:11). Don’t wait until the Devil starts to move against you. If he even flinches, take a swing at him with the Sword of the Spirit!

• Find a way to praise God in the very moments of Satan’s opportunity! (2 Chron. 22:20) Don’t wait until he starts to speak words of temptation or accusation. The instant his lips begin to move, slap his mouth with songs of praise!

• Don’t go it alone. Have a prayer partner. Gang up on the Devil and his demons! Remember two of God’s soldiers fighting together are 10x stronger than one fighting alone! (Deut. 32:30)

• And the bottom line is … Do not give the Enemy any place in the moments of your day. (James 4:7)

Make today a bad day for the Devil!