I have a question for you, but you can't look down and read the rest of the devotional. You have to read the question, then answer. OK? Here is the question: In your mind what does satan look like?
In your mind what does satan look like?
I am sure that if you do a google search for images of satan or devil you will get pictures of this red person with horns, pointy tail, an the infamous pitch fork. Is that what you imagined? So what does satan look like?
I used to think that until I became closer to Christ, moving me more to the front line, thus knowing my enemy better. To me ( This is clearly my opinion, not fact) satan is the most beautiful creature, being short of Christ, but, the most ugly thing that you have ever witnessed on the inside.
satan is the most beautiful creature, being short of Christ
You might ask why would I think this? Well, if satan is ugly and a being that makes you afraid, that would be too easy for us. You would see him, or be tempted by him and run, sin would not appeal to you. But, if satan were beautiful, like sin is at first, it would be very tempting, and hard to resist. If you remember back to Ezekiel 28:12-17 God referred to satan as "Perfect in beauty."
So, why focus on satan or his ways? Well, if you have taken a stand and committed your life to Christ, you now have a mortal enemy. You have taken Christ's side in the spiritual war that is raging on around us. satan will do anything in his power to take you out.
You now have a mortal enemy
If you do not prepare yourself and know how your enemy is going to attack, you will find yourself another casualty. satan will tempt you, you will fall to his temptation, maybe become discouraged and want to give up all this Jesus stuff. BAM, satan has you right where he wants you. Ineffective for Jesus.
In closing, Jesus was tempted, the model and example of perfection for us. Did you notice how Jesus responded to satan's attacks? Jesus quotes scripture back to satan, did you notice satan's counterattacks after the scripture? There were none. he tried two more times then left. If you do not read your Bible, you are going into the battle with NOTHING on your side. Know your enemy and how he attacks, then kick his butt with the Sword of the Spirit.
Matthew 4:1-11
The Temptation of Jesus
"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." But he answered, "It is written, 'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'" Then the devil took him to the holy city and set him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, for it is written, 'He will command his angels concerning you, 'and 'On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone."Jesus said to him, "Again it is written, 'You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.'" Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. And he said to him, "All these I will give you, if you will fall down and worship me." 10 Then Jesus said to him, "Be gone, Satan! For it is written, 'You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve. Then the devil left him, and behold, angels came and were ministering to him."
Yes the best thing we can do for Satan is worship our God. Thank you Lord!!!
ReplyDeleteYes the demon comes as your friend but will turn and walk away when you begin to speak of Jesus Christ and all his blessing. Thank you Dear Lord amen
DeleteAmen, good stuff indeed! Yes, we need to be ready at all times and with our amo--The Word of God!! Thank you for this reminder Brother Jim & Sis Kim. We have to have our faces in the bible every chance we get. I will certainly remember this/ your post, thank you 👍👍. Love you guys 🕊❤❤.
DeleteJust pray to the God that has brought you through. 🙏
ReplyDeleteSatan is very handsom
ReplyDeleteHe comes as a beautiful and desiring...BEWARE!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell I think he looks like a British guy in a nice suit��
ReplyDeleteHugh why British... but then again you cld be right😁
DeleteOops, my comment above, thought it would show my name? It's actually ok that it didn't lol. I don't necessarily need to announce it 😊⚘🕊🙏. Shalom
DeleteI have a Satan in my Family. She is Beautiful on the outside, but a Classic example of Pure Sin. She is a Con-Artist, a Liar, a Thief, Nasty Tempered, a Borrower, a Scammer, and a Lady of the Night, a Deviant, a Devil Worshiper. Should I go on?
ReplyDeleteWe have one as well....hard to accept and not give in but we stand firm.
DeleteThe one I seen was blacker than the darkest of nights but in that moment of time I knew he couldn't do anything cuz in my heart I knew Jesus was standing right behind me and how I knew that Satan was down on one knee so I say trust our Lord and savior today amen
ReplyDeleteSatan can be anyone actually. Comes in many forms, politics, money, religion etc.
ReplyDeleteBe Shure that God is first in your life as you see the devil can fool you
ReplyDeletesatan is not a beautiful woman, but a gorgeous man . . . though he can influence and use anyone. In Job 1:7 it says, The Lord asked HIM, "What have you been doing?" Satan answered, "I have been roaming around the earth."
ReplyDeleteAlso Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, SON of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
ReplyDeleteSATAN CALLED JESUS GOD, HE DID WELL, BECAUSE JESUS WAS GOD IN THE FLESH, WITHOUT THE GIFT OF THE HOLY GHOST YOU CANNOT EVEN READ THE BIBLE WITH UNDERSTANDING, IF THE GOSPEL BE HID LET IT BE HID TO THOSE THAT ARE LOST.SAME THING ABOUT BAPTISM MATT:28:19 BAPTIZE IN THE NAME OF THE FATHER SON AND HOLY GHOST,YOU CAN ONLY FULFILL THAT COMMANDMENT WITH BY SAYING I NOW BAPTIZE YOU IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST FOR THE REMISSION OF YOUR SINS FATHER,SON, AND HOLY GHOST ARE NOT NAMES BUT TITLES. JESUS IS THE FATHER(IF YOU SEE ME YOU'VE SEEN THE FATHER)ANGEL TOLD MARY HIS NAME SHALL BE EMMANUEL MEANING(GOD WITH US) JESUS TOLD THE DICIPLES THE FATHER WOULD SEND THE HOLY GHOST IN HIS NAME. WHERE PEOPLE GET TRIPPED UP IS ONE IS HUMANITY AND ONE IS DEITY AT THE SAME TIME, AS FOR EXAMPLE ON THE CROSS FATHER WHY HAS THY FORSAKEN ME, SIMPLY HUMANITY CALLING OUT TO DEITY SAME AS ONE
ReplyDeleteSatan was the most beautiful angel and was superior in music. If we look at him, he will remain beautiful and cater to what our weakness is. He will use music to sway any and every group, age, or nationality. Only Jesus stands against him. Christians should be aware to tell him to leave...it must be in the name of Jesus and the blood of Jesus.
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