Nothing thrills the Devil more than the current skepticism with which he's viewed. The more we doubt or downplay his existence, the more he's free to hurt and hamper us. Jesus never doubted the reality of the Devil. The Bible says, "Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil." (Matthew 4:1). But Jesus was victorious. And He proved that God uses Satan's schemes to strengthen us. Times of testing are actually times of spiritual training. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing." (James 1:2-4). God loves you too much to leave you undeveloped and immature. "God is educating you; that's why you must never drop out. He's treating you as dear children. This trouble you're in isn't punishment; it's training, the normal experience of children. Only irresponsible parents leave children to fend for themselves" (see Heb 12:5-10). Paul says, we are not ignorant of Satan's schemes. When General Patton counterattacked Field Marshal Rommel in World War II, Patton is reported to have shouted in the thick of battle, "I read your book, Rommel! I read your book!" Patton had studied Rommel's Infantry Attacks. He knew the German leader's strategies and planned his moves accordingly. And when you become acquainted with Satan's moves you can stop him cold in his tracks.
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