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Sunday, March 2, 2008
Facing the Adversary
"Sometimes the teaching falls on the path. This is like some
people. Those people hear the teaching of God. But Satan (the
devil) comes and takes away the teaching that was planted in
them."
-- Mark 4:15 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
Our efforts to share the good news of the Kingdom of God don't happen
in a vacuum. We must realize that Satan is an active adversary. He
opposes or seeks to dilute, distort, and derail every effort made to
advance the Kingdom of God in the hearts of lost people. Let's not
forget that we have an adversary. This shouldn't make us afraid or
discouraged, but it should motivate us to feel the urgency of God for
the lost men and women around us. It should awaken us that those who
come to Christ will face difficult challenges as they try to begin
their new walk with the Lord. It should move us with compassion as we
see people battle in their heart between the influences of Satan and
the invitation extended by Jesus. Satan will try to steal that message
from them. We must do all we can to help them hear and respond!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
O Father, how you must grieve for those who struggle to receive your
grace. How it must anger you to see the evil one come in and steal away
the good news from the hearts of those who so much need it. Use me as
one of your messengers to help those who are battling Satan. In Jesus'
name I pray. Amen.
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