Jesus Gave His Life, and satan Wants to Take Your Life

Jesus is the Spirit of Truth; satan is the father of all lies.

Satan came after Jesus and His disciples, and he will come after you too. Our defense is TO LOVE THE TRUTH. Satan will come after the TRUTH in you. If he can’t destroy the truth he will attempt to hide it and to cover it up.

"And with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not accept the love of the truth so as to be saved." 2 Thessalonians 2:10

He will come after your Faith in THE WORD OF GOD, which is the will of God revealed in Jesus.

"But turning around and seeing His disciples, He rebuked Peter and *said, “Get behind Me, Satan; for you are not setting your mind on God’s purposes, but on man’s.” Mark 8:33

Satan will do everything to sow doubt and unbelief into those who BELIEVE. Anyone who believes satan’s lies and deception is doing his bidding. Jesus said, “Do not be deceived, fear not!”

"Then Death and Hades were thrown into the lake of fire. This is the second death, the lake of fire. And if anyone’s name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire." Revelation 20:14-15

Satan deceived Eve and then Adam. Adam and Eve, after being deceived, were DISGRACED. Meaning, they lost the Grace of God, which was the FREE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE. Jesus, by Faith working through Grace, RECONCILED US ALL TO THE FATHER. Jesus, our kinsmen redeemer, redeemed us all by His one act of Faith. By Grace Jesus redeemed all of creation, and it is to be received by Faith. This is the Gospel of Grace.

"Who pardons all your guilt, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with favor and compassion; Who satisfies your years with good things, So that your youth is renewed like the eagle." Psalms 103:3-5

Having the full JOY and full ASSURANCE by the Grace of God, Jesus laid down His life for us. It was Jesus' obedience and surrender that led to our Salvation. Jesus gave us His full Salvation as a gift of Grace. We can’t earn any of it. We can only RECEIVE IT, and WALK IN IT BY FAITH.

“Yet as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, And at the last, He will take His stand on the earth. “Even after my skin is destroyed, Yet from my flesh I will see God," Job 19:25-26

Jesus has given us His life, His very life, His full life, by Grace. He did this so that like Jesus, we can love our enemies. Jesus has called us to FOLLOW HIM, to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters–surrendering all.

"To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, for His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Through these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, so that by them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world on account of lust. Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they do not make you useless nor unproductive in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For the one who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins. Therefore, brothers and sisters, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choice of you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you." 2 Peter 1:2-11

When Jesus came to earth, we were ALL HIS ENEMY. We were all enemies of God, lost forever, without hope in this world, and desperately in need of a Savior. Jesus came, gave up His life for us, and said, FOLLOW ME.

"in which you previously walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience." Ephesians 2:2

Disciples of Christ are called and empowered to lay down their lives and to LOVE OUR ENEMIES, just like Christ. Disciples of Christ allow the life of Christ to flow through them, the life of absolute surrender and obedience, even to the point of death.

"Yet it was a concern because of the false brothers secretly brought in, who had sneaked in to spy on our freedom which we have in Christ Jesus, in order to enslave us." Galatians 2:5

Disciples of Christ know that by Jesus’ FAITH, He is LORD, MASTER, and SAVIOR TO ALL. Disciples of Christ know to look to Jesus alone. Jesus, by FAITH, is our Brother, Friend, High Priest, Living Sacrifice, Lord, Master, Savior, and Shepherd of our souls. JESUS DID IT ALL, and we are to RECEIVE IT BY GRACE, as a free gift of His life.

"of which I was made a minister, according to the gift of God’s grace which was given to me according to the working of His power. To me, the very least of all saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable riches of Christ," Ephesians 3:7-8

By Grace, Jesus will set everything right. By Grace, Jesus has set everything right. God’s Grace is God’s WILL, delight, pleasure, and the Power to fulfill His Will. God gives His Grace to fulfill things mere humans cannot do on their own. God’s Grace is His unlimited Mercy, Favor, Wisdom, and Love expressed through the life of Jesus in us and through us.

"After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, WILL HIMSELF perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you." 1 Peter 5:10

Satan’s Counterfeit Gospel - The Fall From Grace

Satan is a created being. Satan fell from God’s Grace and has been judged. God created satan, so satan has/had personhood. Satan was created with choice and free will. Consequently, satan is a person, a real person with a will, intelligence, and power. Satan became jealous of humanity and turned against God.

"Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. The Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” Satan answered the Lord and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it.” The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil.” Then Satan answered the Lord, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But reach out with Your hand now and touch all that he has; he will certainly curse You to Your face.” Then the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not reach out and put your hand on him.” So Satan departed from the presence of the Lord." Job 1:6-12

In his hatred and violence, Satan became a MANSLAYER, a destroyer of man. Satan’s gig is to destroy man through deception. Satan’s gig is to introduce RELIGION, which is man’s efforts using man’s wisdom AS THE WAY to obtain God’s blessings.

"And He was in the wilderness for forty days, being tempted by Satan; and He was with the wild animals, and the angels were serving Him." Mark 1:13

Grace is the FREE GIFT OF ETERNAL LIFE, whereas RELIGION is satan’s counterfeit gospel, which is pure darkness and death.

"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil." Matthew 4:1

Satan is sneaky. Above all things, satan is creative and he uses his creativity to deceive and to counterfeit. Satan is a magician, and he likes to conceal his true identity. Satan likes to hide in darkness, and can only shine through his counterfeit.

"Again, there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them to present himself before the Lord. The Lord said to Satan, “Where have you come from?” Then Satan answered the Lord and said, “From roaming about on the earth and walking around on it. The Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man fearing God and turning away from evil. And he still holds firm to his integrity, although you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.” ” Job 2:1-2

Satan must hide his true identity, which is a betrayer, a counterfeiter, and a liar. Satan presents himself as an angel of light. Satan is the best at lying and deceiving God’s elect, God’s children.

"But the Lord answered him and said, “You hypocrites, does each of you on the Sabbath not untie his ox or donkey from the stall and lead it away to water it? And this woman, a daughter of Abraham as she is, whom Satan has bound for eighteen long years, should she not have been released from this restraint on the Sabbath day?” And as He said this, all His opponents were being humiliated; and the entire crowd was rejoicing over all the glorious things being done by Him." Luke 13:15-17

Satan was a Cherub, the highest form of creation at that time. Before God created man, Satan, as the chief Cherubic was the highest form of God’s creation. Satan was the most beautiful, and inequity (jealousy) was found in him.

"Because of the extraordinary greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! Concerning this I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might leave me. And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me." 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Satan became jealous of humanity and became the mastermind of all deception all lies, and all darkness.

"Jesus presented another parable to them, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. But while his men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and left. And when the wheat sprouted and produced grain, then the weeds also became evident. And the slaves of the landowner came and said to him, ‘Sir, did you not sow good seed in your field? How then does it have weeds?’ And he said to them, ‘An enemy has done this!’ The slaves *said to him, ‘Do you want us, then, to go and gather them up?’ But he *said, ‘No; while you are gathering up the weeds, you may uproot the wheat with them. Allow both to grow together until the harvest; and at the time of the harvest I will say to the reapers, “First gather up the weeds and bind them in bundles to burn them; but gather the wheat into my barn.” ’ ” Matthew 13:24-30

Satan has a will, a mind, and intelligence, and he is on a mission to destroy man and to hurt God. Satan has emotions, feelings, and thoughts, and acts upon them. Satan is a real person and can inflict real harm.

"Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after He had fasted for forty days and forty nights, He then became hungry. And the tempter came and said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.” But He answered and said, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes out of the mouth of God.’ ”Then the devil *took Him along into the holy city and had Him stand on the pinnacle of the temple, and he *said to Him, “If You are the Son of God, throw Yourself down; for it is written: ‘He will give His angels orders concerning You’; and ‘On their hands they will lift You up, So that You do not strike Your foot against a stone.’ ”Jesus said to him, “On the other hand, it is written: ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’ ” Again, the devil *took Him along to a very high mountain and *showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory; and he said to Him, “All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me.” Then Jesus *said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’ ” Then the devil *left Him; and behold, angels came and began to serve Him." Matthew 4:1-11

Satan is the mastermind of all evil and all wickedness. Evil and wickedness are the slight twisting or slight “tweaking” of God’s goodness. Wickedness is to add to or take away from the Word of God.

"For if God did not spare angels when they sinned, but cast them into hell and committed them to pits of darkness, held for judgment; and did not spare the ancient world, but protected Noah, a preacher of righteousness, with seven others, when He brought a flood upon the world of the ungodly; and if He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction by reducing them to ashes, having made them an example of what is coming for the ungodly; and if He rescued righteous Lot, who was oppressed by the perverted conduct of unscrupulous people (for by what he saw and heard that righteous man, while living among them, felt his righteous soul tormented day after day by their lawless deeds), then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from a trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment, and especially those who indulge the flesh in its corrupt passion, and despise authority. Reckless, self-centered, they speak abusively of angelic majesties without trembling, whereas angels who are greater in might and power do not bring a demeaning judgment against them before the Lord. But these, like unreasoning animals, born as creatures of instinct to be captured and killed, using abusive speech where they have no knowledge, will in the destruction of those creatures also be destroyed, suffering wrong as the wages of doing wrong. They count it a pleasure to revel in the daytime. They are stains and blemishes, reveling in their deceptions as they feast with you, having eyes full of adultery that never cease from sin, enticing unstable souls, having hearts trained in greed, accursed children; abandoning the right way, they have gone astray, having followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved the reward of unrighteousness; but he received a rebuke for his own offense, for a mute donkey, speaking with a human voice, restrained the insanity of the prophet. These are springs without water and mists driven by a storm, for whom the black darkness has been reserved. For, while speaking out arrogant words of no value they entice by fleshly desires, by indecent behavior, those who barely escape from the ones who live in error, promising them freedom while they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by what anyone is overcome, by this he is enslaved. For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world by the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and are overcome, the last state has become worse for them than the first. For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them. It has happened to them according to the true proverb, “A dog returns to its own vomit,” and, “A sow, after washing, returns to wallowing in the mire.” 2 Peter 2:4-22

Satan loves ignorance, doubt, and unbelief. Satan’s purpose is to negate God’s absolute goodness. Satan is the enemy of God and the adversary of man.

"And with all the deception of wickedness for those who perish, because they did not accept the love of the truth so as to be saved." 2 Thessalonians 2:10

Satan likes to take credit for God’s Grace. Satan is a slanderer, an accuser, meaning he twists the truth and makes it a lie. Or, he twists a lie into a false truth. Satan is the prince of this fallen world of disgrace, the prince (subordinate) of the power of the air (fallen realm).

"Again the word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Son of man, take up a song of mourning over the king of Tyre and say to him, ‘This is what the Lord God says: “You had the seal of perfection, Full of wisdom and perfect in beauty. “You were in Eden, the garden of God; Every precious stone was your covering: The ruby, the topaz and the diamond; The beryl, the onyx and the jasper; The lapis lazuli, the turquoise and the emerald; And the gold, the workmanship of your settings and sockets, Was in you. On the day that you were created They were prepared. “You were the anointed cherub who covers,And I placed you there. You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked in the midst of the stones of fire. “You were blameless in your ways. From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you. “By the abundance of your trade You were internally filled with violence, And you sinned; Therefore I have cast you as profane From the mountain of God. And I have destroyed you, you covering cherub, From the midst of the stones of fire. “Your heart was haughty because of your beauty; You corrupted your wisdom by reason of your splendor. I threw you to the ground; I put you before kings, That they may see you. “By the multitude of your wrongdoings, In the unrighteousness of your trade You profaned your sanctuaries. Therefore I have brought fire from the midst of you; It has consumed you, And I have turned you to ashes on the earth In the eyes of all who see you. “All who know you among the peoples Are appalled at you; You have become terrified And you will cease to be forever.” ’ ” Ezekiel 28:11-19

Satan is the inspirer of all religion (works and fear), the opposer of all truth. Satan attempts to establish his own false truth through religion, which is man’s effort to earn God’s righteousness.

"But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, “This man casts out demons only by Beelzebul the ruler of the demons.” And knowing their thoughts, Jesus said to them, “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and no city or house divided against itself will stand. And if Satan is casting out Satan, he has become divided against himself; how then will his kingdom stand? And if by Beelzebul I cast out the demons, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore, they will be your judges. But if I cast out the demons by the Spirit of God, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. Or, how can anyone enter the strong man’s house and carry off his property, unless he first ties up the strong man? And then he will plunder his house." Matthew 12:24-29

Satan is wicked and has a wicked evil personality full of self-exaltation, self-promotion, hate for what is good, jealousy, covetousness, vengence, and all kinds of self-righteousness–which is the opposite of God’s free gift of Grace.

"the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8

Satan is a real person with a real personality. Satan is the manslayer, the destroyer, lucifer the fallen morning star. Satan was anointed by God. Satan knows the deep dark things of wickedness and evil. Satan has “intelligence and planning” and the ability to deceive humanity.

"Therefore, since the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise also partook of the same, so that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil," Hebrews 2:14

Satan has a memory, he can speak, he can hear, he has emotions, free will, and a big ego. Satan is full of self-pride and self-exaltation and is jealous of humanity. Satan has the power of choice, he has moral character (a bad character), and he accuses the saints of God. Satan loves to trick humans into following him.

"even when we were dead in our wrongdoings, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)," Ephesians 2:5

Satan is the head and leader of all darkness, evil, and wickedness, and he tempts the saints of God. Satan is defiant toward God, and satan is the father of sin, the father of all lies. Sin is anything that exalts itself against the truth of God.

"You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he tells a lie, he speaks from his own nature, because he is a liar and the father of lies." John 8:44

Satan opposes the person of Jesus Christ. Satan did everything he could to prevent Jesus from being born, and then he did everything he could to destroy Jesus, and now DEFEATED he is out to destroy the Children of God before he goes into eternal punishment in the lake of fire.

For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not a result of works, so that no one may boast." Ephesians 2:8-9

Satan is a fallen cherub. Before God made man, satan was the chief and highest of all God’s creatures. Satan was jealous of man and iniquity was found in him. Iniquity, or SELF, is sin, disobedience leading to eternal damnation.

"We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one." 1 John 5:19

Satan tempted Jesus and lost, and now he will be thrown into the bottomless pit and then into the lake of fire. Therefore, satan has a body, mind, intelligence, choice, moral duty (he failed), and disobedience.

"But we believe that we are saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus, in the same way as they also are.” Acts 15:11

Satan, before the fall from God’s Grace, was created in the image of God, beautiful. Satan fell taking many angels, now fallen with him.

"He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we did in righteousness, but in accordance with His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit," Titus 3:5

God created all things, including satan. God created satan and gave him personhood, giving him choice, free will, and the ability and the power to obey all of God’s commands. Satan chose to defy God and disobey, and consequently, he fell from Grace. Jesus has destroyed the works of the devil.

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction so that we will be able to comfort those who are in any affliction with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Satan, in all his contempt and hatred, still opposes Jesus and opposes all the Sons and Daughters of God, those who are born from above, born of the Spirit of God. Satan opposes humanity and wants us to destroy ourselves.

"the one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8

Before God and the Son of God created humanity, He created everything there is, including all the Cherubic (the highest form of life in Heaven). Satan was the lead Cherub in Heaven. Before man was created or announced by the Heart of God, satan was the most beautiful of all God’s creatures.

"and do not give the devil an opportunity." Ephesians 4:27

When God announced humanity to all of creation, both Heaven and Earth, satan became jealous and iniquity was found in him. Satan was inferior to humanity and opposed God’s creation of man. Satan and his opposition defied God, disobeying Him. As a consequence, satan and the angelic beings that chose to stand with him were DISGRACED and cast out of Heaven. Through satan all of creation lost God’s Grace (fallen), and Jesus got it back for us.

"Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before stumbling." Proverbs 16:18

When God announced His intentions for humanity, satan in all his pride, arrogance, and ego defied God and threw a temper tantrum. Satan, in his beauty and self-exaltation, thought he should have the highest position in the kingdom of God. Satan disagreed with God over man.

"When pride comes, then comes dishonor; But with the humble there is wisdom." Proverbs 11:2

Satan was an anointed Cherub. King Saul was a type of satan. Like satan, King Saul lost the power of his anointing. King David is a type of Christ. David was anointed to be the humbled Shepherd King.

"Then the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. And they told David, saying, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul... Now then, let your hands be strong and be valiant, since Saul your lord is dead, and also the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.” 2 Samuel 2:4,7

Saul lost his anointing power and was eventually eliminated from the Earth. Satan faces the same fate.

"Nathan then said to David, “You yourself are the man! This is what the Lord , the God of Israel says: ‘It is I who anointed you as king over Israel, and it is I who rescued you from the hand of Saul." 2 Samuel 12:7

Jesus has defeated and destroyed satan and His works. Satan knows he is defeated, and his days are numbered. Satan does everything he can to hurt, harm, steal, and cause havoc.

“You were the anointed cherub who covers, And I placed you there. You were on the holy mountain of God; You walked in the midst of the stones of fire. “You were blameless in your ways From the day you were created Until unrighteousness was found in you." Ezekiel 28:14-15

Satan hates man and has always hated man. Man reminds satan of all he lost through his rebellion and disobedience. Satan’s hatred for God and man is so fierce that Satan becomes a murderer, a manslayer.

“The murderer arises at dawn; He kills the poor and the needy, And at night he is like a thief." Job 24:14

Satan has been defeated, humiliated, and destroyed. Satan’s works have been defeated and overturned. It is only a matter of time before all signs of satan’s existence are gone and forgotten forever.

"And He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like lightning. Behold, I have given you authority to walk on snakes and scorpions, and authority over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will injure you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Luke 10:18-20

Satan was made perfect but chose to succumb to jealousy, iniquity, anger, and contempt. Satan took his eyes off the Goodness of God, and onto himself. Satan became critical and questioned God’s intentions and challenged His will and wisdom.

"and he said to Him, “All these things I will give You, if You fall down and worship me.”Then Jesus *said to him, “Go away, Satan! For it is written: ‘You shall worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.’ ” Matthew 4:9-10

Because he is defeated, satan’s only purpose now is to oppose and thwart God and His plans for man. Satan’s hatred for man knows no boundaries, but his ability to hurt and harm us has been removed, unless we foolishly give it back through unbelief and doubt.

"so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes." 2 Corinthians 2:11

Before man, Satan was the anointed Cherub and held the highest honor in Heaven. Satan, by his own choice, became defiled and corrupted in disobedience. Satan’s understanding, discernment, power, and wisdom were removed or greatly diminished.

"And the great dragon was thrown down, the serpent of old who is called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him." Revelations 12:9

Satan is no mere human. Satan WAS given God’s wisdom and was made beautiful but lost it all in pride. Satan was empowered by thought and intelligence and had proximity to God’s Throne. But through arrogance, ego, and pride, satan lost it all.

"For if one comes and preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or you receive a different spirit which you have not received, or a different gospel which you have not accepted, this you tolerate very well!" 2 Corinthians 11:4

Satan was the son of perfection but because of pride, he opposed God’s perfect will. Consequently, satan was cast out of Heaven. He became jealous of man, envying him and eventually despising him. Satan, before the fall from God’s Grace, was perfect in his beauty, full of creative wisdom and creative beauty.

"I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel, which is not just another account; but there are some who are disturbing you and want to distort the gospel of Christ... As we have said before, even now I say again: if anyone is preaching to you a gospel contrary to what you received, he is to be accursed!" Galatians 1:6-7,9

Satan was the highest exalted creature of all creation, and then God announced the creation of man–His perfect will. Humanity is God’s chosen family, those made in His image and likeness. Satan was not happy about “Humanity” and disagreed with God regarding our status.

"Therefore I urge you, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." Romans 12:1

The Bible declares satan was created by the Triune God, created in the Cheribic order, which was the highest order of creation (before man). Furthermore, the Bible declares satan was anointed, and the son of creative power, a gift given to Him by God’s Grace. The Bible claims satan was full of creative wisdom and beauty. But pride and envy and jealousy were found in him, and he became self-centered, self-important, and exalted himself above all else. Jesus called us to love our enemies, which is the opposite of satan’s character.

"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse." Romans 12:14

The Bible declares, that before the fall of satan, he had authority and a few responsibilities. Before disgrace, satan was given a prophetic vision, acted with God under His authority (ministering), and had a high level of majesty in God’s Kingdom (Prince). Before his fall, the Bible points out that satan enjoyed proximity with God. As a consequence of his rebellion toward God, satan is now the prince of demons. Believers have been SET FREE. We are to have nothing to do with evil, darkness, lies, or deception of any kind.

"Never repay evil for evil to anyone. Respect what is right in the sight of all people." Romans 12:17

Satan found out God’s will for man, acted out, disobeyed God, transgressed God’s commands, and then iniquity was found in him–every form of evil and wickedness. Satan represents every form of sickness, poverty, homelessness, depression, anxiety, and every form of despair.

"Never take your own revenge, beloved, but leave room for the wrath of God, for it is written: “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord." Romans 12:19

Satan’s gospel is full of carnality, self-importance, and self-exaltation. Satan lifted himself up, and God brought him down. Satan hates Jesus, hates the Word of God, hates the Truth, and hates God’s children.

"For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace, because the mind set on the flesh is hostile toward God; for it does not subject itself to the law of God, for it is not even able to do so, and those who are in the flesh cannot please God." Romans 8:6-8

Satan is an usurper. He had everything and lost it all through rebellion and disobedience. Satan is the apostasy, opposing Jesus.

"for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses." 2 Corinthians 10:4

Satan’s gospel is revealed through his character, his true nature. Satan is deceptive, weak, feeble, easily offended, fraudulent, and a transgressor who attacks God’s Word and His children. Satan hates God’s seed, the woman's seed, Jesus.

"We are destroying arguments and all arrogance raised against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ," 2 Corinthians 10:5

Satan lost all Grace (is disgraced) and now relies on fraud, intimidation, deception, and fear.

"And many of those who sleep in the dust of the ground will awake, these to everlasting life, but the others to disgrace and everlasting contempt." Daniel 12:2

Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. Yet, satan, in a fit of jealousy, insecurity, condemnation, and shame stirred up Cain to kill Abel.

"For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ." 1 Corinthians 11:13

Since satan’s fall from Grace, which is his disgrace, he has attempted to oppose and destroy God’s SEED, Jesus. Satan’s first attempt to take out Jesus happened through Abraham and Sarah, as he tried to prevent the nation of Israel from coming forth through Issac. He also attempted to kill King David, the baby Jesus, and then tried to kill Jesus several times.

"No wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light." 1 Corinthians 11:14

Satan was behind Laman, Herod, the storm, Judas’ betrayal, and the murder plot of Jesus. Satan is behind all evil. Satan is behind religion.

"Then He said to me, “ It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give water to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life, without cost." Revelations 21:6

Satan lost, Jesus won, and it is FINISHED.

”For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.“ Philippians 1:6

In the face of pervasive deception and counterfeit truths, our mission is clear, our path ordained by the Almighty God as we reign with Jesus through Grace.

"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose. For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters; and these whom He predestined, He also called; and these whom He called, He also justified; and these whom He justified, He also glorified. What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him over for us all, how will He not also with Him freely give us all things? Who will bring charges against God’s elect? God is the one who justifies;" Romans 8:28-33

I offer you not just words of encouragement but HIS PREORDAINED BATTLE PLAN forged in the unyielding truth of the Gospel of Grace as revealed in God's Word. Let these distinct takeaways be our guide, armor, and sword as we navigate the treacherous landscapes of our times.

"You are from God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world." 1 John 5:4

Let's start each day by seeking the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit. In a world awash with deception, discernment is our spiritual compass. Immerse in Holy Scripture, for it is the living Word of God that equips us to distinguish between truth and falsehood.

"But in all these things we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us." Romans 8:37

Let's anchor our faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ—the message of His life, death, and resurrection. This Gospel is the power of God for Salvation to everyone who believes. Let it be the foundation of our belief, the source of our strength, and the message we share with the world.

"but thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57

Remember, faith without action is dead. Let's be a living testimony of God's transformative Grace, a trophy of His Grace. Let your life reflect Jesus' love, serving others, spreading kindness, and embodying His peace that surpasses all understanding.

"For whoever has been born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. 1 John 5:4

Let's put on the full armor of God daily so that we can stand against the devil's schemes. This spiritual armor—truth, righteousness, the gospel of peace, faith, Salvation, and the Word of God—is our defense against the enemy's attacks.

"Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil." Ephesians 6:11

Remember, the enemy is relentless, but our God is stronger. Stand firm in faith, rooted and grounded in the love of Christ. Let's be vigilant, always on guard against the subtle temptations and distortions of the truth.

"For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

In a world desperate for hope, let's be THE beacon of God's light. Share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with boldness and love. Do not be discouraged by rejection or fear; remember, we are ambassadors for Christ, and we have victory in Him.

"Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist on the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm." Ephesians 6:13

We are not alone in this fight. Seek fellowship with other believers who will encourage, pray, and stand by us. Together, as the body of Christ, we are a formidable force against the darkness.

"Stand firm therefore, having belted your waist with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness," Ephesians 6:14

Prayer is our direct line to God, a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare. Pray for strength, guidance, and opportunities to share the Gospel. Pray also for those deceived by false gospels, that they may come to know the truth and be set free.

"The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let’s rid ourselves of the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light." Romans 13:12

Let us move forward with unshakable faith, unwavering resolve, and an undying love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The battle may be fierce, but the victory is assured. Stand firm, and let the light of Christ shine through you, dispelling the darkness and drawing many into His marvelous light. Let us fulfill our heavenly mandate, allowing Jesus to transform our world one heart at a time. The time is now; the mission is clear. Awaken.