So I used to start my day out with the alarm, a cup of coffee, a cigarette, get 3 kids ready for school and on the drive to the school I would say a prayer and rebuke Satan from my kiddos and myself for that day. That was my routine and I felt good about it. But one day I was asked if giving the devil that much credit was the way to go. "The devil doesn't deserve even one ounce of energy especially in the prayer that you are praying to the Heavenly Father." OK good point! But my routine is flawless! So i thought. Of course I did what I do best, I went to concordance of my Bible and did some research.. I found lots of scriptures on rebuking but they also had scripture on not giving him space in your thoughts. I carried on a debate with myself for a few hours and I came to the conclusion that it was a good time to change my routine. Since I don't smoke anymore, this gives me a perfect opportunity to change everything up.
So let me let you in on the dilemma during my debate. The Lord rebuked Satan in Luke 4:8 "And Jesus answered and said to him, Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve." So with that I felt it necessary to rebuke him on a daily basis. But there are 2 really compelling scriptures that make me think that rebuking on a daily basis might not be necessary. They are both in Ephesians. Ephesians 4: 27 "Nor give place to the devil" Wow OK, so if I rebuke then I am giving him a place in my mind and I am giving him acknowledgment that he doesn't deserve. The other Is Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." So I am going to admit, that scripture is the one that changed my mind. If I pray for the Lords armor to be around me and my children then there is no need to rebuke on a daily basis. The armor of the Lord can not be penetrated. Now that is comforting to know that we are all walking around this world with the Armor of the Lord to protect us from all evil and hatred this world or people can through at us. Thank you Jesus! The Lord will not let him near us. Like I always say, ask Him and He will answer prayers. So my new routine is to ask for His armor and give Him all my energy and spare none. So if you have a debate within yourself. Turn to the Word of God and I promise you that all your questions will be answered. God Bless and I pray that the Armor of God be upon you all.
Des
So let me let you in on the dilemma during my debate. The Lord rebuked Satan in Luke 4:8 "And Jesus answered and said to him, Get behind Me, Satan! For it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only you shall serve." So with that I felt it necessary to rebuke him on a daily basis. But there are 2 really compelling scriptures that make me think that rebuking on a daily basis might not be necessary. They are both in Ephesians. Ephesians 4: 27 "Nor give place to the devil" Wow OK, so if I rebuke then I am giving him a place in my mind and I am giving him acknowledgment that he doesn't deserve. The other Is Ephesians 6:11 "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." So I am going to admit, that scripture is the one that changed my mind. If I pray for the Lords armor to be around me and my children then there is no need to rebuke on a daily basis. The armor of the Lord can not be penetrated. Now that is comforting to know that we are all walking around this world with the Armor of the Lord to protect us from all evil and hatred this world or people can through at us. Thank you Jesus! The Lord will not let him near us. Like I always say, ask Him and He will answer prayers. So my new routine is to ask for His armor and give Him all my energy and spare none. So if you have a debate within yourself. Turn to the Word of God and I promise you that all your questions will be answered. God Bless and I pray that the Armor of God be upon you all.
Des
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