Steal, Kill, Destroy-John 10:10

This morning I felt something I have never experienced before. I felt like Satan was attacking me. I know Satan is real and working, but I guess this was the first time I actually felt him trying to get to me. Lately, a lot has been going on in my life, some big things, some small, but a lot has been bad. It wasn't til this morning when another bad thing happened that I realized Satan is truly trying to "destroy" me. It was the last straw for me, and it made me so upset. In John 10:10 it says:

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I have come so you may have life and have it abundantly"

Satan is fighting against God. He wants our faith in God to turn in unfaithfulness. He wants our struggles to pull us away from God, not closer. Steal, kill, destroy-those are some pretty heavy words. The thief, being Satan, wants to steal our happiness and joy in Him, but I'm not going to let him. John 10:10 was the theme verse for Sr. High Camp this last summer, and when I felt like Satan was trying to get to me, I quoted this Scripture. In Matthew 4, when Jesus was tempted by Satan, He quoted Scripture to Satan. Like it says in Ephesians, put on the armor of God.

"Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication" -6:13-18a

If Satan really wants to fight, I will fight. I have a powerful and mighty God. I have Scripture. Satan may be powerful, but God has even MORE power. This morning was scary-just knowing Satan was attacking me and not letting it get to me-it was difficult. Throughout the day I continually read my Bible and quoted Scripture in my head; I set my eyes on Him and kept them there.

With Blessings,

     Heather