He’s toying with you. Have you heard that phrase in reference to your enemy, the devil? I was watching a TV show the other day, and there were these three guys fighting; two of them had swords, and the third guy had a broom handle. The Holy Spirit said to me, “The guy with the broom handle was simply ‘toying’ with the guys with the swords. That’s how the devil manipulates you sometimes; he toys with you. But I have equipped you to be the better fighter.” Toying with someone means playing with their emotions, intentions, or expectations—usually in a Read More
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Counteracting Demonic Surveillance
Satan is the enemy of our souls, and he has each of us under demonic surveillance. Here are five reasons why he watches us: 1. To Study Weaknesses: Satan observes believers to identify patterns of vulnerability. “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). By watching Christians, he learns when they’re most susceptible—during times of stress, isolation, or spiritual dryness. 2. To Tailor Temptations: Through surveillance, Satan customizes his attacks. Jesus was tempted specifically after fasting (Matthew 4:1-11), showing how the enemy studies patterns to present precisely Read More
Offense: Demonic Strongholds
Offense is a demonic stronghold. When you hold on to offense, you are holding unforgiveness in your heart, and your prayers are being hindered. Are you stuck and feeling like God is not hearing or answering your prayers? Are you holding on to an offense? Someone said something about you or took something from you? Did someone attack your ethnicity, position, or family name? Yes, words hurt, but the Jesus in you is greater than those words. Offense is defined as an annoyance or resentment brought about by a perceived insult to or disregard for oneself or one’s standards or principles. Over the past few weeks, Read More