Here is a powerful revelation for your Monday: “Nor give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:27. We have authority in Christ to resist the enemy. However, he is a deceiver, and a slanderous one at that. That same verse in the TPT version of the Bible says: “Don’t give the slanderous accuser, the Devil, an opportunity to manipulate you!” The enemy, by use of accusations and deception, is always attempting to manipulate you into giving him an opportunity to lead you into sin, whether or not it is to get you into holding a grudge, nurturing anger, harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness. If he can get you into any of those states, He can manipulate you and paralyze your faith. God reminds us today that we are not to give him any place or any opportunity in our lives. Live a live of love and forgiveness, and if something gets you angry, don’t keep it. Resolve your issues quickly and he won’t be able to manipulate or control you. After all, greater is He that is within you than he that is in the world! Read this verse one more time in the Amplified version: ” And do not give the devil an opportunity [to lead you into sin by holding a grudge, or nurturing anger, or harboring resentment, or cultivating bitterness].
Get back up again!
We all go through shortcomings, setbacks and failures. However, according to Proverbs 24:16, even though the righteous fall or trip, they will get up again. So it is not whether or not you mess up. It is not whether or not you fail. It is not whether or not you blow it. The key thing is to get back up. Go to the Father and ask for forgiveness and strength, and keep it moving. There is grace in God’s presence for you today. Remember, it is not God who will tell you “well, you blew it so you are worthless.” That is the enemy of our souls speaking. God says: “My son/daughter, I give you the strength to get back up. Even if you fall seven times, I give you the grace and strength to stand tall and overcome that which the enemy put in your path in order to trip you. Confide in me; I have overcome the world!” You are more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens you! (Romans 8:37)
Proverbs 24:16 (NLT) The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.
