Steeped in the Word
October 21, 2025 – 10/21/2025
10 – Perfect Order
21 – Manifest Spirit
At that same time, Jesus was filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit, and he said, “O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and clever, and for revealing them to the childlike. Yes, Father, it pleased you to do it this way. Luke 10:21 NLT
Powerless Pretender
I’m not kidding when I say Satan is a cosmic punk. He only has the power we give him, so don’t give him any! “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
This powerless pretender is “like” a roaring lion, and he needs our permission to attack! Many believe this enemy to be a brilliant strategist. Not true. He may be one of God’s most beautiful creations, but his hatred and pride have taken his power and morphed him into something pitiful and ugly – a relentless opportunist – a schoolyard bully.
Also, notice this verse warns us to be “sober” and “vigilant.” Don’t open the door for the devil. He’ll clean your clock every time! Just ask Cain. God gave him the same warning thousands of years ago. Then the Lord said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why is your countenance fallen? If you do well, will not your countenance be lifted up? And if you do not do well, sin is crouching at the door; and its desire is for you, but you must master it.” – Genesis 4:6-7
The devil crouches in the shadows just outside the door of your mind, waiting for your guard to be down. When you are not vigilant in trusting God, you open the door for doubt — the devil’s weapon of mass destruction. It’s been that way for 6,000 years. There is a devil of doubt at the door for you, too. If you don’t trust in Jesus’ love and provision, guess who’s coming to dinner?
Grounded in Faith
Declare!
When doubt tries to enter my mind, I shut the door to that thought. The Lord has been faithful and good to me, so I focus on remembering all the ways He has shown me I can trust Him. I know things may not happen in my timing or in the way I think they should happen; I trust His ways and timing because they are the best for me.
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