We are in the last days (which began when JESUS was sent to the earth in human form by GOD the FATHER (Hebrews 1:1-3). We are told that in these last days there will be much demonic activity and deception. This is obvious in the craziness of irrational thinking widely accepted and has deluded many of our youth.
“Now the Spirit speaks expressly (specifically and clearly), that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils (1 Timothy 4:1).
The head devil, Satan, tempted JESUS. We can learn from how our Savior handled the lies of Satan, so we know how to act when the enemy attacks our thinking with snide suggestions.
JESUS suffered being tempted in all ways as what we suffer so HE could lead us in how to handle our temptations and trials (Hebrews 2:10, 4:14-15). We see HIM being tempted in Matthew 4:1-11. To be victorious when tempted we need to follow our LORD JESUS’ example of how to fight against the demonic lies. Each time JESUS was tempted HE answered the devil with the Word of GOD in a personalized form beginning with ‘It is written…’
JESUS could do that because HE knew the Word of GOD and believed in its power. We too need to know the Word of GOD and choose to believe it even when it makes no sense to us. We, like JESUS, may personalize scripture showing that we believe it is true and applies to us when we declare its truth during temptation. The verses given below are an example of personalized verses we can audibly answer the tempter with.
In answering the devil, JESUS said “It is written that man cannot live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of GOD” (Matthew 4:4).
It is written: the sword of the Spirit is the Word of GOD (Ephesians 6:17).
It is written GOD is not a man that HE should lie nor the son of man that HE should repent. HE has said and HE will do. HE has spoken and it will come to pass! (Numbers 23:19).
I will give thanks in and for all things for it is written that this is GOD’s will for me and that HIS plan for me is good (Ephesians 4:20, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Jeremiah 29:11).
It is written: That GOD will plead my cause against ungodly lies (Psalm 43:1).
It is written GOD defends me from them that rise up against me (Psalm 59:1).
It is written that no weapon formed against me shall prosper but that I can condemn it with my words (Isaiah 54:17).
It is written: All things GOD works together for good to us who love GOD and are (individually) called according to HIS purpose (Romans 8:28).
It is written: all things are for my sake (and the sake of my children and grandchildren) and will redound to the glory of GOD. So, I will not faint or be depressed; but though my outward man perishes, yet my inward man is being renewed day by day.GOD says this situation is a light affliction, which will last but for a moment, and through it GOD is working to achieve for me more exceeding and eternal weight of glory that far surpasses the pain of today. I believe HIM. So, I will obey and not look at the things which are seen (the situation), but at the things which are not seen (that which GOD is achieving for me through the situation): for the things which are seen are temporary; but the things which are not seen are eternal (2 Corinthians 4:15-18).
It is written I will not be cast down, nor depressed or troubled within me. My hope is in GOD: I shall yet praise HIM, who is the health of my countenance (gives me peace and joy), and my GOD (Psalm 43:5)
It is written I put my trust in GOD and rejoice I will shout for joy, because GOD defends me (Psalm 5:11).
It is written that GOD gives repentance to the acknowledgment of the truth, and I choose to receive it (2 Timothy 2:25).
It is written that if I trust GOD and acknowledge HIM in all things, HE will direct my path. It is written that I will overcome because greater is HE (GOD the HOLY SPIRIT) that is in me than he (demons) that is in the world. Therefore, if GOD is leading me, you devils can’t deceive me (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 John 4:4).
It is written that my troubles are developing patience in me and preparing me for my assignments (James 1:2-4).
Are you reading and memorizing the Word of GOD? These verses are some you should know.
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Sharon
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