We can never under estimate what the devil will do and how he will use people in our lives. We must remain focused on Christ and know that He is the way, the truth and the life and we can’t let anything get in the way of that.
Jesus said in verse 34, “…I came not to bring peace, but a sword.” As we see in Ephesians chapter 6 verse 17 which says, “Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” The sword is what we are supposed to learn and follow and we can’t let anything else cloud our growth or learning. We are given what we are to know, we just need to believe in Him and let Him change our hearts to focus on Him.
The enemy is anyone that makes us think of this world instead of the Father in Heaven. Jesus came to teach us and show us how it looks to be a child of God. When we believe that we must let our heart fill with the Spirit and we must continue to mature because Satan will use all possible tactics to make us stumble. Whatever Satan try’s or whomever he uses we need to stay focused and know the word so we can take up our cross and follow Christ instead of our own desires.
Matthew chapter 10 verse 28 says, “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” Turn to God and know who Jesus is and then we can make our focus Him and the Spirit can make Him our desire and we will surrender everything to Him. Amen