Our Enemy

This Sunday our Pastor talked about the enemy of our soul, Satan. I don't hear much preached about him these days, and as much as I appreciate not giving the devil more than the place he deserves, which is way smaller than our powerful God, I believe that we need to be reminded and be aware of who he is to protect ourselves-"know your enemies." That's one of the many military tactics; to study and know who the battle is against, minimize their strenght and take over their weaknesses. Satan strategies are many: Liar, Accuser, Tempter, Destroyer, and Murderer. Nothing would give him more pleasure than to see us completely destroyed, destitute, and desperate. How sick is that?

One of the many darts the enemy seems to use against us Christian is discouragement. I know for myself that many times I give in to it, and that's exactly where my enemy would like to have me to paralyze me. I need to keep on believing in my heart all the beautiful promises that He has for me, and lodge them there.

"For greater is He who is in us, than he who is in the world."

"For I know the plans I have for you" declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

And with that, I will rest in Him.