It is good to know the
weapons with which to engage the enemy, but this is not enough. It is important
to also know the techniques of the enemy so that you will be guided on how to
apply the weapons you have. The more I study the devil, the more I am convinced
that he is a good boxer. In boxing, there are three major types of blow: the
jab, the hook and the uppercut. The average boxer aims at hitting the head of
his opponent but he may not start there. He starts with the jabs at the head,
while the opponent is dodging these jabs, his stomach is exposed and the boxer
capitalizes on this to give the hook on the stomach. If he succeeds in hitting
the solar plexus in the stomach, the opponent tilts forward and the boxer gives
the uppercut because the head is closer and most likely not protected.
This tells us something
about Satan’s modus operandi, particularly in bringing down committed,
Heaven-bound Christians. Although his goal is to completely severe the believer
from his helper, so that members of the kingdom of darkness can do whatever
they like with the fellow, he carries out this plan on a piecemeal basis. To
succeed in this plan, the enemy can be very patient. The devil is satisfied
with separating you from the Vine little by little. As is commonly said, ‘Little
drops of water make the mighty ocean’. This is why you must be concerned about
your decrease in spiritual matters as little failings lead to a great fall. If
you are gradually accepting Satan’s excuse –it doesn’t matter, know that
something is wrong somewhere. If you have moved from no lie to little lies once
in a while, you are already heading for a FALL. If a little anger is now
permitted by you, know that great anger is on its way. Never allow little sins!
Never give room for secrete sins. No matter the size, sin is ultimately going
to separate you from God more, obey Him and have more of Him. Little by little
keep making efforts to grow in faith no matter how little the effort is each
time. Don’t’ stay at the same spot!
