When we hear the word “Stand firm in the faith and resist the devil” What does that mean? How then can the watchful Christian stand firm in the faith and resist the devil?

Ans: The same way Jesus did in His humanity while here on earth:

1. By the Authority of God’s Word.
2. By the Power of God’s Spirit.

We now know that the devil no longer has dominion of or the right to rule over our lives. The Scepter is now in Jesus’ hand, not that of the enemy. As we, by the Spirit, speak out our confession of faith, “JESUS IS LORD!” - satan must bend his knee and bow his head (Romans 14:11). It is demon powers who will tremble in torment when we face them in the mighty name of Jesus.

As we submit and come under the authority of God’s Word and God’s Spirit, that Authority comes upon us. We then speak the word as follows:

1. To God in prayer
2. In the confession of our Mouth
3. To the devil in reproof

The Spirit Himself then moves to energize the word, and the enemy flees - along with his lying thoughts and feelings.

We submit to God by filling our minds with His Word and our hearts with Prayer. For every wrong, evil, negative thought the enemy would sow into our minds, there is a right, good positive thought from God’s Word. The Scripture says we can “overcome evil with Good” (Rom 12:21). Every time the devil seeks to give us a push in the wrong direction, we need to push him back - twice as hard - with the truth and power of God’s word.

So the next time you hear a negative thought. (i.e. Sickness). Get Angry. Rose up and said, ‘devil I cast you out, I smite you in Jesus name!’