Our small spaniel puppy was willing to challenge the uninvited adolescent boxer after several visits despite their size differences. We managed to avert a confrontation until the day he appeared unexpectedly. Scout took off at full speed and, leaping into the air, barreled into him broadside. Yelping, the stray ran off, his nub tail tucked low with our small, short-legged, “faster than a speeding bullet” dog right behind him. Scout had no fear of his opponent; he was confident he could conquer his foe. Scout had the dog twice his size bluffed, but his actions proved his mindset. Having “mom and dad” stand with him helped.
Our adversary, the devil, is powerful
and shows up unexpectedly. His roar can paralyze you; he prowls around looking
to destroy lives (John 10:10). He wants to discourage and overwhelm you. He bluffs
you into thinking life is hopeless and no one cares. But he is a liar! His bluff
may hinder you, but he can’t bluff the Creator of all that exists. All-powerful
God is greater than he, who is a defeated adversary.
The Bible admonishes us to be
clear-minded and watchful for the devil’s tactics, firm in our faith as we
stand against him (“. . .Whom resist steadfast in the faith. . .“ 1
Peter 5:9); confident the One who lives in us and stands with us has already
conquered him that stalks this world. Do you confidently stand firm in faith as
an overcomer against the enemy? Do your actions prove your faith?
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