Submit To God, Resist The Devil

-October 17, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Thursday,

“Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”

(James 4:7).

Today’s verse teaches us two keys to victory over the devil. The devil is a defeated foe who refuses to cease the war against the people of God. When Christ died and rose again, He crushed his head; still he fights on.

The first key is to submit to God. The word submit is defined as, “accept or yield to a superior force or to the authority or will of another person.” Submitting to God is not confining or restrictive, for God is good and loves us so much.

Growing up whenever two kids were wresting, the one in control would ask the other, “Do you give in?” “Say uncle.” Of course it reminds me of Jacob wrestling with God. Jacob should have submitted much sooner. As it was God put his hip out of joint and he walked with a limp for the rest of his life.

Not only must we submit to God, we must resist the devil. Paul tells us to put the whole armor of God. The shield of faith protects us from Satan’s fiery darts. When we resist, the devil must desist. Let us claim the blood of Christ to the evil one. The devil has no chance, he must flee.

May the Lord help us to submit to God and His will for us and to resist the devil and his attacks. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.

It’s legit to submit and to resist making the devil desist.

Dean