Satan Will Attack You On These 5 Occasions - EVERYTIME

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Do you ever feel like you’ve got a bullseye on your back? Like the kingdom of darkness got together for a meeting and decided to focus all of their attention on YOU?

 There are times when it seems like the enemy’s attacks are relentless, but did you know that there are times when he finds it most advantageous to strike against you? 

 In fact, there are 4 occasions that he will strike nearly EVERY TIME!

 Occasion #1: Sin

Sin is an open door for Satan and his demons to have full access to your life. While that may not be your desire or intention, Isaiah 59:2 reminds us that our sin separates us from God.

When it comes to the enemy’s attacks, there are legal and illegal entries. Illegal entries are where Satan overstepped his bounds and you can go to God and ask for deliverance and restitution.

 Legal entry, on the other hand, happens when you gave permission—whether you wanted to or not. And sin is a legal entry point. 

 Sin however, isn’t limited to big ticket items like adultery and murder. According to scripture, ALL sin is an open door for Satan. That’s why, the longer you sin, the harder it is to get him to back off. 

 So how do you slam the door?

 The good news is that God gave us an easy way to kick Satan to the curb. This doesn’t mean that he won’t stop trying to influence you (more on this later), but it does mean that you can close the door to his infiltration. 

 You can slam the door to Satan through repentance. 1 John 1:9 says if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

 When you confess you sins and turn from them, you give Satan his eviction notice

 Occasion #2: Breakthrough is Coming

Right at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, Satan attacked Jesus in the wilderness.

 And when Jesus had been baptized, just as He came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to Him and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on Him. And a voice from heaven said, "This is My Son, the Beloved, with whom I am well pleased." Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the Devil. (Matthew 3:16,17;4:1)

 Jesus took every one of Satan’s temptations and knocked them out of the park. Not just because he was Jesus, but because of his desire to please the Father and fulfill his purpose.

 If we keep our eyes fixed on pleasing Him and fulfilling our purpose, we too can resist whatever Satan throws at us.

 How you respond to demonic attacks during these critical times can be the difference between breakthrough and another trip around the mountain. 

 Occasion #3: Temptation

Satan will never stop trying to attack you. It’s what he does. So praying that he stops is not a prayer that will get answered. And playing the victim because he’s tempting you doesn’t take you off the hook.

 Instead, you can pray that you don’t fall into that temptation. Your job is to RESIST the devil’s temptations.

 Remember 1 Corinthians 10:13—no temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and He will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation He will also provide the way of escape, so that you may be able to endure it.

 Temptation comes in many forms, from desires to difficult people. Your job is to RESIST. Not rationalize. Not justify. RESIST.

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