Scripture: Psalm
57:4-6
My soul is among lions; I must lie among those who breathe
forth fire, Even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows And
their tongue a sharp sword. Be exalted above the heavens, O God; Let
Your glory be above all the earth. They have prepared a
net for my steps; My soul is bowed down; They dug a pit before me; They themselves
have fallen into the midst of it. Selah.
Insights: Sunday
our youth and young adults performed a skit entitled The Everything Skit. Many
have seen this skit performed and it shows in visual form the spiritual battle
that rages against all of humanity. It
shows Satan’s use of relationships, money, addictive pleasures, beauty or
vanity, and ultimately despair.
Throughout the skit the Jesus character is praying for this one being
tormented and attacked by Satan and his weapons. Finally, the person surrenders and runs to
Jesus. At the same time, Satan is doing
everything he can to prevent this one from entering into the arms of
Jesus. Finally, at the climactic point
of the skit Jesus throws all the attackers off of the one running to Him. There is a peaceful rest that comes over this
one who is now safe and secure in Jesus’ loving arms. This skit portrays the reality of an enemy
and his hatred toward humanity. David
was literally being hunted and attacked by King Saul. Lies were spoken about David and traps had
been laid before Him. Satan is using
those same tools against us. So often,
however, we try to fight Satan in our own power and whenever we do, we lose. Jesus is telling us to surrender to Him just
like the character in the skit. If we
do, He will fight for us and He will always win! Beloved, run to
Jesus and let Him save you from the attack.
If you have not entered into a relationship with Jesus, run to Him and
let Him save you from eternal damnation!
Run to Jesus!
Questions:
- Have
you been assaulted lately by the enemy, Satan?
- Are
you attempting to defeat Satan in your own power?
Prayer: Father, how
many times have I tried to fight Satan in my own flesh and lost? I cannot count the times. Forgive me for depending on my own power and
might. Lead me into the arms of Jesus
and let me rest in Him and let Him fight my battles. Amen.
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