The Devil Attacks Our Minds
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Devil’s attacks against our minds are skillful. By watching how we live, he can identify when and where we are defenseless. While he is not omniscient, he knows about enough to work against us. First, he directs our attention to something we need.
His goal is for us to get so mixed up in our apparent desires that we forget the amazing things God has provided for us. Rodney Howard Browne teaches that when we have narrowed our focus to getting satisfaction, the Enemy meets our need with what he wants us to have -something that may ultimately draw us away from God. Next, he selects his time to attack. By observing us, he knows those moments when we are most sure to say yes to enticement. He’ll do anything in his power to get our minds off God and will distract us even during prayer.
He also understands our emotional temperature and looks for isolation, weariness, and other feelings he’ll exploit. Rodney Howard Brown explains that the Devil urges us to “want it now” and tries to cover from view any future results.
Eventually , the Demon works to make doubt in our minds. He wants us to ask the truth of the Word, and even to feel doubtful about our deliverance. Once skepticism sets in, as it probably did for Adam and Eve ( Genesis 3:1-6 ), our minds start rethinking the interpretation of Scripture to make a case for our conduct. Pastor Rodney Howard Browne explains that while we are subject to Devil’s schemes, we aren’t helpless.(two Timothy seventeen ) Our heavenly Father protects us, our Savior intercedes for us, and the Holy Spirit guides us to the Truth.