When we are born again, by the water and the Spirit, we are given a brand-new spiritual heart. Initially this spiritual heart is healthy, and so we experience some wonderful fruit. Galatians 5:22–23 (ESV) — 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.
Did you know that if you were to have a heart attack part of your heart could die? Similarly, Satan is constantly seeking to cause a “spiritual heart attack” that aims to take us captive to do his will. If we allow these onslaughts to go unchecked, we might find ourselves with a spiritual heart that is barely functioning or dead.
It is of great comfort to know that if we “submit to God” and “resist the devil” he will flee from us (Js.4:7). But what should cause us concern is that after losing all three onslaughts against The Christ, Satan said “I’ll be back” – or to be more precise … “And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time” Luke 4: 13.
There is only one way to end up victorious against Satan. We must be all in. It is only when you are fighting the good fight with 100% of your heart that you can ever hope to have victory.
So, friend, are you all in? The committed servant of God must, begin every day by prioritizing God’s Word. Secondly, find something in your morning reading to obey and follow through with action. Thirdly, measure all you do through the day using His Word (ideas, feelings, circumstances, and communication). Fourth, choose to represent Jesus Christ in every aspect of your life. And finally, let your confidence rest in Christ – knowing that He (who began a good work in you) will carry it on to
completion until His Day (Phil.1:6).
