DESTROYING THE DEVIL'S WORKS

"The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, to destroy the works of the devil." 1 John 3:8 

Jesus did not come to tolerate the work of the devil or just make a dent in the works of darkness. No. He came to destroy these works!
      Just what did He come to destroy? The Greek words John used suggest that the devil can attack and disrupt any part of life, anything we can do-our work, our relationships, our marriages and families, our children and businesses, our churches and countries, our thoughts and emotions, our words and deeds.
      In other words, the devil and his demonic forces are constantly at work, disrupting people throughout the world in all of these areas. Whether you realize it or not, they are at work in your life. They seek to spread confusion, deceive you into believing lies, and prevent you from receiving God's richest blessings. 
      But Jesus came to destroy anything the devil might do. He offers to eliminate any influence the devil has in our lives, to loosen any grip the enemy has on us, to free us from bondage, to dissolve any shackles, and to release us into fruitfulness for God's Kingdom.
      Every day, we must turn our hearts and minds toward God and consider any ways the devil might be influencing our lives. Then, we must believe that God sent Jesus to destroy the works of the devil in each and every one of these areas. We must receive the complete and total victory we have through Christ.
      Today, don't tolerate any form of evil in your life. Don't allow Satan to have any control or influence. Don't give up or accept any compromises! 
      With Jesus, you have dominion over every demonic force. You can live in His victory!