Do not let the devil!
“Get rid all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31-32).
How often we kick the devil out of our lives-
– only to let him leave his bags behind?
Maybe you once made up with a friend or family member after an ugly fight-
– but you were still resentful and angry.
You let the devil leave his bags!
Perhaps you once said, “I forgive you!”
But you couldn’t seem to forget what had happened and have peace in that relationship.
So you let the devil leave his bags!
At one point in time-
– perhaps you decided to release past hurts and disappointments caused by loved ones,
– yet you forgot to dig up the bitterness in your heart that had taken root.
You let the devil leave his bags!
When even one small piece of the devil’s baggage is left behind in your heart and life-
– you continue to be captive in his embrace.
If you want him out of your life-
– then make sure he takes his bags with him when he goes.
Instead of holding on to old stuff-
– the Bible encourages you to escape the trap of Satan who has taken you captive (2 Timothy 2:26).
If you stay rooted in prayer, faith, and God’s Word-
– then you can fully release any baggage in your life that belongs to Satan and live in the peace of God.
If you have let Satan keep his bags and hold captive some area in your life where you don’t have peace-
– then pray and release that baggage to God and experience joy and freedom from the grasp of the devil.
Do not let the devil leave his bags!