CAC LIVING WATER-AWAY WITH YOU, O SATAN!

LIVING WATER DAILY DEVOTIONAL

AWAY WITH YOU, O SATAN!

7^TH , MARCH 2022

EXTRA READING FOR TODAY: Deuteronomy 27-28

READ: Matthew 4:1-11
1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward hungered.

3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

5 Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,

6 And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone.

7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.

8 Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;

9 And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve.

11 Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.

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MEMORISE: "Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." - James 4:7

EXPOSITION

It is interesting to know that Satan, the great dragon, the ancient serpent, the evil one, is eternally cunning and depraved as he is, is no match for you when you resist him according to the Scripture, and in the power of Jesus’ name and blood (Rev. 12:11). Satan recognizes them and masters advantages, and earnestly takes it. Do not be his dummy. He sees advantage in unresolved rifts, untamed tongue, and unharnessed desires for wealth, fame, and position. Do not be caught in his webs (Isa. 59:6).

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Many are times, we are masked in our little world of passion that we hardly notice many offences that need to be forgiven and sweet fellowship restored. Does someone begrudge you? Forgive, lest Satan takes advantage of you. Are you tired and probably discouraged due to loneliness, and need immediate assistance? Do what Jesus did when tempted by Satan in the wilderness, after a 40-day fast. ‘Get behind Me, Satan!’ the master said (Lk. 4:8). You too can overcome all flaws and temptations. Never give in to the flesh. Never allow evil to overcome your will in God. An excuse to sin is worse and more terrible than the act, for there, the catches of the enemy, Satan, rests.

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The Scripture declares, ‘…we are more than conquerors through Him who loves us’ (Rom. 8:37). His name is Jesus Christ. When you submit totally and unconditionally to God, He exchanges your weaknesses with His strength (Isa. 40:29-31), and you can weather all storms, resist all temptations, and overcome all trials of life. The works of salvation that God has started in your life can be accomplished till eternity if you allow Him, and will always declare mindfully “Away from me, O Satan, you have no part in my life.” Your incredible victory starts with that step, today; don’t give it away to the devil.

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PRAYER POINT:

1. O Satan, the Lord rebukes you over my life. Your hooks over me are destroyed.

2. Lord Jesus, put to shame every bragging of the devil and his cohorts concerning my family and me.

3. Pray for CAC Anosike Region, our father in the Lord, the Superintendent, and its officers at the various levels, as led by the Spirit of God.

DO HAVE A BLESSED DAY

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