Satan Hates It…

I was reading in my Max Lucado devotional this morning, and I have to share. (Max Lucado ~ “Before Amen”) (Paraphrased)

The scene; a dark, cold, poorly lit room. A long table and around it sits Satan’s minions we call Imps. One of the imps is defending himself against a blown mission.

They all ask him what ploys he used? He reply’s, “I took his health away but he just forged on. I robbed him of his finances but he stood on faith. I tried to shake his purity but he was to moral. I stripped the man of everything I could think of, yet he just kept on rejoicing.”

For a few moments, silence and then a tall figure rises from the back of the room. Deathly pale face obscured by the hood of his dark robe. The entire council turned to face the fallen angel.

He raises his bony hand and makes his point. “You must take what matters most!” “And that is,” the subordinate asks

“You Must Take Away His Prayer!”

Satan hates it when we pray!

Philippians 2:10 NIV “that at the name of Jesus every knee shall bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth.” Every knee, including Satans…

James 4:7 NLT “So humble yourselves before God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

2 Timothy 4:18 ESV “The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.”

1 Peter 5:8 NIV “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”

2 Thessalonians 3:3 ESV “But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.”

So as scripture warns us, beware of his tricks and lies. You know the ones; your not worthy enough, look at who you are and all you’ve done; God can’t save or help you; you will always be this way; you aren’t strong enough, smart enough, rich enough, or good enough! All Lies…

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

Remember this, you can never do bad enough for the Lord not to forgive you, restore you and love you.

Romans 8:28 NLT “And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow..not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love.”

See why Satan hates prayer…Keep on praying…Jesus tells us to pray without ceasing. It’s our connection, direction and protection!

Be blessed today and be a blessing. Thank you for joining me. 🥰