"The Enemy." Lk 10 : 19
THE Christian has many foes, but there is one who is emphatically
called "THE ENEMY." He is the god of this world; all worship
him, except those whom Jesus has delivered from him.
He is the prince of the power of the air; he rules over, and
works in, all unbelievers. He is a subtle serpent, endeavouring
to deceive; a roaring lion, seeking to devour. He has the power
of death. He gains access to our hearts, and is always
attempting to lead us astray.
He is well versed in Scripture, and will often quote it, in order
to misapply it; he will use one part to fill us with terror, and
another to lead us to make light of sin. He is always planning
how he shall injure us, and is incessantly trying to draw us from
God.
Beloved, there is no safety for us but at the feet of Jesus; it
is only as we abide in Him, and walk with Him, that we can
overcome Satan. Our weapons are the blood of the Lamb, and the
word of the divine testimony. Faith seizes the perfect work of
Christ as its shield, and the word of God as its sword, and thus
overcomes the infernal foe. Let us put on the WHOLE ARMOUR of
God.
Jesus hath died for you;
What can His love withstand.
Believe, hold fast your shield, and who
Shall pluck you from His hand?
You shall o'ercome through Jesus' blood.
And stand complete before your God.