A Foothold?

 

“In your anger do not sin”:Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold.” Ephesians 4:26-27

Are you resisting the devil in your daily life or has he already gained a foothold in your life? The definition of a foothold is “a place where a person's foot can be lodged to support them securely, especially while climbing.” I am not a rock climber but my younger son and his wife are and I tried bouldering once and it is so important to have a place to secure your foot before you attempt to climb higher. Once done you can proceed. 

Satan can gain a foothold in your life in numerous ways. Feeding your mind with lies and untruths from sources trying to trick you. Being angry and bitter can also create opportunity to latch on. Deception is rampant when you start to believe sources other than God’s word. When your senses aren’t exercised unto godliness. 

You have to be on guard constantly because the enemy can latch onto you before you realize it till you can’t even tell good from evil or truth from a lie. My friend make it a point to nourish your spirit man daily with a hefty dose of scripture. If instead you feed it morning news, television shows, and the like you can’t discern because opposing views come into your head. The devil does not like truth and will do whatever it takes to grab you so beware. 

PRAYER: Father I know how important it is to first of all read the Bible regularly but also to have like minded friends who love Jesus more than anything. Help me stay grounded in the word so I can recognize lies. I pray for those I know who are blinded by secular untruths that they may be set free. In Jesus’ name. Amen.