Satan's Strategy to Kill Joy

Revelation 9:3, 10-11

Satan’s approach has always been the same. His strategy to kill joy and us can be summed up in three words: Disguise, Divide, and Destroy. He accomplishes his devious deeds through these three ways: 1) Disguise- When Satan attacks in this way, seldom does anyone say, “That must be Satan.” He disguises himself and the Bible says he comes as an “Angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:14). 2) Divide- Satan will split and shatter everything he can. Since marriage is a picture of the relationship of Christ and the church, Satan hates this institution. He will use whatever means necessary to break down the Christ centered bond of marriage. 3) Destroy- Marriages are breaking up, families are being torn apart, and churches are being devastated, all due to Satan’s silent blitzkrieg on God’s good work in the world. Satan wants you to live in the hurts of the past, but God wants you to trust Him to heal you. Satan wants you carry tomorrow today with worry and anxiety, but God wants you to trust Him that He will take care of you. Satan wants you to live apart from God’s Word so that you never discover the JOY found within, but God wants you to read and digest His Word each day and be renewed in the joy and peace that passes all understanding. Amen!!

Questions for further thought:
1. What experiences in my life do I now see as Satan silently at work to divide and destroy things that God was trying to accomplish through me?
2. How can God help me to counteract Satan’s influence in everyday life?

Challenge: Meditate on God’s word and think back on things in your life when Satan may have been working undercover to divide and destroy.