James
4:7
Submit
yourselves the, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from
you."NIV
"Submit
yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from
you."KJV
What does it mean
to submit? It is an action word that means turning over all our own power and
authority to another. The Word instructs us to submit to God. There is all
wisdom in taking this action if we take a moment to think about the consequences
of doing so. The devil is totally powerless under the authority of the almighty
God. If we are submitted to God, we are resisting the devil, because he cannot
deceive us or lead us astray with his subtle tactics. We are protected under the
total authority of God. If we insist on being our own authority, we leave
ourselves open targets for the enemy.
Heavenly Father,
it is not an easy thing to turn over all our own power and authority. As humans
we want to have control over ourselves. It is so comforting and secure to know
that giving You all authority and power over us keeps the devil and his tactics
away from us. For this we thank You and give You all the praise. Help us to
submit ourselves to You, in the name of Jesus' we pray, Amen.
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Daily
Grace
Bobbi
Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC
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