“Don’t offend the little ones” is a stern warning from Jesus. Luke 17:1One day Jesus said to his disciples, “There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow awaits the person who does the tempting! 2 It would be better to be thrown into the sea with a millstone hung around your neck than …
Satan loves the chance to set a devious trap. Paul warned us to be aware of his schemes. Ephesians 6: 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. [1] Satan has strategies to lead us away from God because he hates …
Daniel had been fasting and seeking the Lord. He had no idea that a battle in the spiritual realm had been blocking God’s answer. God was using exile to turn His people back to Him. Daniel was a prophet for God and spoke His Words to the people. But there was an enemy that wanted …
Satan’s fall is described in Isaiah 14:12-14, where he is called a shining star fallen from heaven. He desired to ascend above God and be like the Most High, saying he would rise to the highest heavens. [1] Isaiah’s prophecy begins as a judgment against the King of Babylon, but the Holy Spirit allows the …
Isaiah’s vision opens with a breathtaking scene of angels worshipping God. Here, the Lord is seated upon His throne, high and exalted, while mighty seraphim surround Him in constant worship. These heavenly beings are remarkable. The name seraphim means “fiery burning ones,” and they radiate God’s glory, yet even they cannot gaze directly upon His …
Hebrews 1:14 answers an important question: What are angels? The writer declares, “Are not all angels ministering spirits sent to serve those who will inherit salvation?” [1] Angels are not independent beings with their own agenda, nor are they objects of worship. They are God’s servants, created by God to accomplish His will. Throughout Scripture, …
The demonic recognizes Jesus before the religious leaders do. This is puzzling yet revealing. This happens early in Jesus’ ministry. Mark 1: 23 Suddenly, a man in the synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, 24 “Why are you interfering with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who …
The enemy of wholeness in Jesus is satan and his minions, who work tirelessly every day to prevent God’s plans from unfolding in our lives. After the transfiguration, Jesus, Peter, James, and John descended the mountain and met with a spiritual battle. They found the rest of the disciples surrounded by a crowd and arguing …
What is satan’s purpose on this earth? Jesus tells us. John 10:10a The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.[1] We first see this thief in Genesis chapter three, where he seeks to deceive Adam and Eve, whom God had created. Genesis 3:1The serpent was the shrewdest of all the wild animals the …
You’re in a spiritual battle, and the Lord wants to equip you to be victorious! In this battle, the Bible gives us a clear picture of who we are up against in our spiritual walk. Today, let’s explore what Scripture teaches about our adversary and why understanding this battle is vital for our walk with …