The Subtlety of Satan

We are entering a Season saints where it will be imperative that you pay attention to spiritual detail. For many of us, we are too generalized and open in regards to the application of our faith. As it relates to our relationship with God and our walk with Christ, we can no longer just "go with the flow". We cannot afford to respond and be regulated by "how we feel"; not in this upcoming season. No saints, it's time to raise our spiritual game and make sure that every "I" is dotted and that the spiritual "T's" are crossed. The reason why is because, if we're not careful, we will become victims of The Subtlety of Satan.

The scripture states very clearly that Satan walketh about as a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1Peter 5). The Devil's roaming around seeking who he can destroy (John 10). The challenge with the Devil is that his attacks aren't out in the open. No sir. He's Subtle, he's Crafty, he's Sneaky. Things will be going along just fine and before you know it, Bam, Satan's gotcha. That's how it works. That's why the scripture also instructs us to be Sober and Vigilant (1Peter 5). We have to stay on guard for the Subtlety of Satan.

One of the ways to guard against the Subtlety of Satan is to monitor our spiritual status and position. The scripture says in Colossians 3 that we are dead, and that our life is hid with Christ in God. Some of us are too alive in Self instead of being dead in Christ (Romans 6). When you're wrapped up in Self you are a prime target for the Subtlety of Satan. Notice I didn't say wrapped up in Sin, I said wrapped up in Self. That's where many of us are deceived. We think because we're not "sinning" that we're ok. Wrong. The issue is not your transgressions, the issue is your Focus. You may not be in a position to fully engage in Self-Indulgence, but your focus isn't on Christ. It's during these times that Satan "conveniently" slips up on us. And we're not thinking anything of it because, for the moment "we're being good". Be not deceived. This is why you want to be Hidden In Christ. Get into the Word of God (1Peter 2). Spend time in Worship and Prayer (Psalm 100). Exercise the spiritual discipline of Fasting (Psalm 35). These are some of the things that will allow us to be Hidden In Christ and help protect us from The Subtlety of Satan.

As we prepare for the Passover Season, God has Great and Precious Promises in store for His people and those who have been faithful to Him. Don't let the Devil rob you of your Blessing. Don't let him sneak in and steal your Inheritance (Hebrews 12). Be Watchful, Stay Prayerful and let the Holy Spirit give you the necessary Discernment to guard against The Subtlety of Satan.