Sometimes we feel so safe and sound in our Christian lives that we forget that we’re fighting a daily battle against the devil and all his sneaky minions.  They insidiously maneuver their ways into our minds, picking away at the details of our belief and sometimes cause us to stumble.  Jesus knew that was going to be the case.  He even prepared His disciples for it before He died.  He told them that following Him wasn’t going to be easy.

Things haven’t changed much since Jesus ascended into heaven.  Satan still roams the earth seeking out his next victim.  He never sleeps.  He never rests.  He will never experience peace.  He has been defeated through Christ’s final sacrifice for those who believe in Him, but to those who think they don’t need a savior, He seems like just another religious fanatic.

There are those who might ask why God didn’t just wipe Satan off the face of the planet.  Our God isn’t like that.  He’s merciful and loving.  He gave His own Son to take our place.  His love is incomprehensible by human standards.

We have one weapon with which to fight back at the devil.  Jesus used it Himself when Satan tried to tempt Him.  It’s called the Bible.  Within these pages, we find the perfect defense against the father of lies.

Trust that what you believe is true.  It has endured for centuries.  It will never fail. It’s God handbook for our lives and the words inspired by Him through sinful men like us.  It is pure, holy and true.

When you feel that you’re being persecuted for what you believe, remember that you are not alone.  Our lives as Christians don’t come with the guarantee of a perfect life here on earth.  Our paradise awaits us in heaven.