“For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: ‘In just a little while I will again shake the heavens and the earth, the oceans and the dry land. I will shake all the nations…’” —Haggai 2:6,7
“Everyone who hears these words of Mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.” —Matthew 7:24-27
When you’re afraid, read aloud Psalm 27.
“The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy… The time has come, when Satan, the ruler of this world, will be cast out.” —John 10:10; 12:31
God…gave Him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow… —Philippians 2:9,10
“In My name you will cast out demons…” —Mark 16:17
“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” —Matthew 28:20
Submit yourselves to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. —James 4:7
We submit to God by staying connected to the Holy Spirit.
…be (being) filled with the Spirit. —Ephesians 5:18
When you are afraid, read aloud Isaiah 40 and Romans 8.
“Lord, listen to their threats. Help us to speak Your Word without fear.” When they had prayed, the place where they were assembled together was shaken; and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness. —Acts 4:29,31
God answers weak prayer.
Read about your spiritual armor in Ephesians 6:10-18.
Agree with God in what you think, say and do.
God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (peace). (2 Timothy 1:7)
I have received abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness, and I reign in life through Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:17)
I have the mind of Christ. (1 Corinthians 2:16)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
…take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. —Ephesians 6:16
FLAMING ARROWS
Condemning memories
Accusing thoughts
Irrational fears
Powerful temptations
Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God… Give all your worries and cares to God, for He cares about you. Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. —1 Peter 5:6-9
…greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. —1 John 4:4
Discussion Questions
1. What does Satan’s hatred of you say about God’s love for you? Why is it a mistake to consider Satan irrelevant today?
2. What would you say to those who shrug and say everything must be God’s sovereign will? To those who ask God to solve everything?
3. Read James 4:1–10. What do you think James meant when he said, “Submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you”?