04. Satans persistence

Satan”s persistence

Again, Satan, the accuser of the brethren, was seen amongst the sons of God, accusing Job (Job 2:1-6). He had failed in his first attack, but he had not given up considering Job, or seeking his overthrow.

God’s testimony was repeated. And it is well if we go over again the blessed testimony of the word, between each onslaught of the deadly foe. It is in the very epistle, Ephesians, which shows us our glorious, secure standing in the risen Christ, that we are exhorted to take the whole armour of God; and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, must not be forgotten. ’Put on the whole armour of God: that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil’ (Ephesians 6:11). It is not with Sabeans, Chaldeans, fire and wind, but with wicked spirits in heavenly places, that we wrestle.

’And the Lord said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; only save his life’. Very blessed is it to know this: our life is hid with Christ in God. Satan may be permitted to burn our bodies at the stake, but he cannot touch the eternal life — this can never die. It is only to depart, and to be with Christ, which is far better.