March 22, 2008
The Scheme of Intimidation
One of the most profound strategic truths that I’ve discovered is how Satan attacks the Word of God. Most people never realize this tactical scheme of Satan.
The Bible says that, ”the devil comes and takes away the word from their hearts, so that they may not believe and be saved.” (Luke 8:12)
Satan uses the scheme of intimidation to keep people from believing the Word of God. Once a person hears the Word the enemy comes to steal it from having the opportunity to receive the Word and mix it with faith.
As a young pastor, I wanted to preach on a spiritual truth, to equip people with the Word of God. As soon as I made the decision to do so the enemy would attack me on that very point - if I wanted to preach on healing, finances, love, etc. The enemy would attack me on that subject and condemn me as a hypocrite or a lier.
The fact is, the attack is not personal, it’s business. The attack and accusation is not against me, it is against the Word itself. The enemy hates the Word. He attacks the Word of God at conception. Just as he wanted to kill Jesus while he was still an infant. Think of how ruthless the devil is, cowardly, his evil intent motivated by his fear of the Word.
If you can understand this tactic, you will be equipped with the ability to “resist the devil and he will flee from you.”