THE 1st of DECEMBER
GOD GIVES US THE VICTORY IF WE ARE WISE IN WHAT IS GOOD AND INNOCENT ABOUT WHAT IS EVIL
For your obedience has become known to all. Therefore I am glad on your behalf; but I want you to be wise in what is good, and simple concerning evil. And the God of peace will crush Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. – Romans 16:19-20
These verses prove that it is not enough to be obedient at some point in our Christian walk and then stop paying attention to the way we live. Paul writes this epistle to God’s children in Rome, who had renounced serving the evil gods and then followed Jesus with all their hearts. Paul is praising them for their faith, which at that time was famous all over the world (Romans 1:8). Even so, being led by the Holy Spirit, the apostle is urging them to continue to use wisdom in choosing what is good and stay away from all evil. That advice is for us too and it involves all our daily choices.
Whenever we choose right, our Lord “will crush Satan under our feet,” by helping us to identify and not accept the lies and tricks that the enemy uses in his attempts to destroy us. In the Name of Jesus, we have the authority to resist the devil and oppose him. If Jesus would not have made peace between us and God, Satan would have the right to torment and keep us in bondage and misery forever. Without our Lord’s grace, none of us would make it!
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You dear Lord Jesus, Light of the world, for making peace between myself and Father God. Thank You for Your sacrifice that set me free from the bondage of the devil, whereby I am no longer a slave to sin, but a child of God. Please give me the wisdom to live right, by choosing what is good and not being tempted by evil. Lord God, help me always remember the authority I have in the Name of Jesus and use it when the devil comes against me. Thank You Lord for the victory I have in You and for Your amazing grace. Amen
