2Cor. 2 v 11: Lest Satan should take advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.
One of the most important pieces of knowledge you can ever have as a believer is how Satan operates. As you can see from 2Cor. 2 v 11, Satan is a man of many methods and strategies. Understanding his schemes will therefore give you a great advantage at the end of the day. So to what extent do you understand how Satan operates? The good thing about this question is that Satan has not changed his tactics and plans, which means that you too can defeat and gain dominion over how he works. This is what this series of lessons is all about, and I believe this will be your testimony in Jesus name, amen. So what other weapon does Satan often use against God’s people?
THE TOOLS/DEVICES OF SATAN:
5. Negative Emotions. Emotions are feelings that you have on the inside that is caused by pain or pleasure that moves you in a particular direction. Emotions are part and parcel of your soul, and your emotions can either be positive or negative depending on your moods or circumstance. However, Satan often uses your negative emotions against you, and you must pay attention to your negative emotions so that Satan does not have an advantage over your life. Some examples of negative emotions that you need to be vigilant about are anger, sorrow, resentment, bitterness, jealousy or envy, fear, worry, hatred, anxiety, just to mention a few. For instance, Moses’ anger got him into trouble in Egypt; for in his anger, he murdered a man and had to run away from the land (Acts 7 v 23-28). My dear reader, are there any negative emotions that you are struggling to gain mastery over? Today is your day of deliverance and victory. If you truly embrace God’s promise and provision, the tide will begin to turn in your favor (Jn. 8 v 36). It is possible to gain victory over your negative emotion; it is possible for you to be free. Today, light and liberation come your way; therefore, you are no longer a slave to your emotions, for your spirit man is gaining ascendency over your emotions.
So in what ways does Satan use your negative emotions against you? He does so by the following means:
- When you act without reasoning or knowing what you are doing. Many a life have been ruined as a result of this kind of action, so the time has come for you to experience total transformation (Gen. 25 v 39).
- Whenever you are bodily ruled or ruled by your senses. Those who are ruled by their senses will be controlled by their emotions (Rom. 8 v 12-13).
- Whenever negative emotions dominate or control your life. If negative emotions control your life, the chances are that Satan will be in control of your life. So it is time to stop yielding to these negative emotions. It is time to start yielding to his Spirit and his Word. Let the word dominate your life so that your story can change for the better. I pray that today will mark the beginning of such transformation for you (Rom. 6 v 12-14).
Other Scriptural References: (Eph. 4 v 31-32; Job 3 v 25-26; Gen. 34 v 1-2; Dan. 5 v 1-6).
Prayer for today: Lord, help me to gain dominance and control over my negative emotions in the name of Jesus, amen.
CONFESSION: I refuse to be a slave to my emotions. I say no to every negative emotion in my life. I refuse to obey their bidding anymore; rather, I yield to my positive emotions. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, I am walking in victory over all my negative emotions. I am no longer a prisoner, for I am free indeed. My moment of transformation is here, and I fully embrace my victory in Christ in Jesus name, amen.
Yemi Adeoti is a pastor, teacher, life coach and mentor & also a prolific writer.
A very insightful discussion.
I pray for this grace to live by his word not my emotion
I will not be ruled by my emotions help me Holy Spirit to put flesh under in JESUS Name.