Tag: VictoryInChrist

December 15, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Two Ways the Serpent Comes

Opening Verse

“So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.” Isaiah 59:19 (KJV)

Introduction

The devil does not attack in random ways. Scripture calls him a serpent for a reason. A serpent is patient, quiet, and deadly. It does not need many methods. It relies on just a few, but they work when people are unaware. Isaiah warns us that the enemy comes like a flood, but God promises something greater: the Spirit of the LORD rises against him.

Devotional Story

In the wild, a serpent hunts in only two ways. One is sudden. It strikes fast, injecting poison before the prey can react. The other is slow. Like an anaconda, it wraps itself around its victim and squeezes little by little. The prey often does not realize what is happening until breathing becomes impossible.

The devil works the same way. Sometimes he attacks with a quick strike: a sudden temptation, an explosive moment of anger, a sharp lie that sounds convincing. In one instant, poison is released into the heart.

Other times he chooses the slow squeeze. Compromise creeps in. Prayer fades. Small sins are tolerated. Convictions soften. Nothing feels urgent, but over time spiritual breath becomes shallow. Joy weakens. Strength fades. The squeeze tightens.

But Isaiah 59:19 does not end with the flood. It ends with a promise. When the enemy comes, the Spirit of the LORD lifts up a standard. That standard is not fear, effort, or willpower. It is Jesus Christ. The serpent cannot overcome the One who crushed its head.

What This Means

You must recognize the method to resist the enemy. A quick strike calls for immediate resistance through the Word of God. A slow squeeze calls for repentance before the pressure becomes deadly. In both cases, deliverance comes the same way: turning fully to Christ.

The serpent depends on delay. Jesus calls for urgency. The flood rises fast, but the Spirit rises faster.

Think About This

Is the enemy attacking you suddenly, or slowly tightening his grip? Are you breathing freely in your walk with Christ, or have you grown comfortable with pressure that should not be there?

Prayer

Lord Jesus, open my eyes to the ways the enemy works. Break every quick strike and every slow squeeze in my life. I do not trust myself; I trust You. Lift up Your standard over my heart. Give me strength to resist, wisdom to repent, and grace to stand firm in You alone. Amen.

Closing Verse

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)

May 20, 2025 Devotional Post a Comment

Enemy Plans Are Destroyed

Opening Verse

“The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.”
Deuteronomy 28:7 (KJV)

Introduction

We are in a spiritual war. The enemy plots, schemes, and strikes with precision. But every plan of darkness collapses when confronted by the authority of God’s Word. The devil can prepare weapons, but God’s power disarms them.

Devotional Insight

Satan is not creative; he is repetitive. He uses fear, confusion, division, and temptation. But for every trap he sets, the Lord has already issued a promise of victory. The enemy may rise against the child of God, but the Lord causes him to fall.

Do not be surprised by spiritual attacks. Expect them. But more importantly, expect the Lord to intervene. The reason enemy plans are destroyed isn’t because we are strong; it’s because God is faithful. He guards what is His. When we walk in obedience, repentance, and bold faith, we walk under the protection of heaven.

God doesn’t promise that no weapon will ever be formed. He promises it won’t prosper. That means the fight may come, but the outcome is settled. Trust this: the Lord never loses a battle.

What This Means

If you’re under pressure, if you feel targeted or overwhelmed, remember: your enemy is already defeated. The cross of Christ crushed every plan Satan had for your soul. Stay anchored in the Word. Keep your heart clean. Let God be your defender.

Victory is not something you earn; it is something you stand in.

Think About This

What lie has the enemy tried to speak over your life? Have you accepted fear where you should have declared victory?

Prayer

Lord, You are my shield and my defender. I will not fear the plans of the enemy because I know You stand with me. Break every chain, silence every lie, and scatter every weapon formed against me. My victory is in You alone. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.”
1 John 4:4 (KJV)

December 4, 2024 Devotional Post a Comment

The World is Satan’s, But Victory is the Lord’s

Opening Verse

“And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.”
— 1 John 5:19, KJV

Introduction

The Bible describes Satan as the prince of this world, a deceiver who entices through fleeting pleasures and false promises. Yet, we are reminded that while the world is under his influence, it is not his to claim. God is the ultimate authority, and He calls us to resist Satan’s schemes and trust in Him.

Devotional Story

A young man once entered a grand casino in search of wealth. The lights dazzled, the music thrilled, and every game promised the chance of winning it all. He started small, and for a while, it seemed like luck was on his side. But as the night wore on, he lost not just his money but also his peace. The “house” always wins, he thought bitterly, leaving with empty pockets and a heavy heart.

In his despair, he walked into a quiet church across the street. The pastor was preaching on 1 John 2:15-17:

“Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.”

He realized the “house” that always wins is not just a casino—it is the world, designed by Satan to ensnare and devour. But the message didn’t end in despair. The pastor spoke of Jesus, who said,

“In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33, KJV).

The young man knelt and prayed, giving his life to Christ. He left the church not with worldly riches but with eternal treasure: salvation and peace.

What This Means

The world may seem unbeatable, like a system rigged to win at our expense. Yet, Scripture assures us that Satan’s dominion is temporary. Jesus Christ has already conquered sin, death, and the world. Our victory lies not in earthly gain but in eternal life through Him.

Think About This

  • Are there “games” in your life where the house seems to always win?
  • How can you turn your focus from the world’s empty promises to the eternal hope found in Christ?

Prayer

Heavenly Father, remind us that the riches and rewards of this world are temporary, but Your love endures forever. Help us to resist the schemes of the enemy and cling to the eternal treasure found in Your Son, Jesus Christ. Give us wisdom and strength to walk in Your light, even when the world feels overwhelming. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Closing Verse

“Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.”
— Colossians 3:2, KJV