The heart of man is the root of all evil. This is true because no one truly knows what another person is thinking—what we often see is only the smile on the surface.
The heart of man is a battlefield. It is the place where the old crooked serpent constantly seeks control. He knows that if your heart aligns with Christ, you will live like Christ. So he comes after the heart—breaking it, taunting it, staining it—so that when you hear the message of Christ, all you feel is the wound within.
David said, “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.” — Proverbs 4:23
There is nothing you do that was not first conceived in your heart. The enemy knows this. He also knows he cannot force you, so he creates situations that will soften your heart toward his agenda , so that when you start aiding his agenda, you do not know.
You can call Satan many names, but do not call him foolish or unwise. The very fact that Scripture calls him a serpent tells you he is strategic.
“Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field.” — Genesis 3:1
His methods are deliberate, crafted to make you feel his presence even when he is nowhere close, you might thinking it's just that thought, but it's coming for your alignment to God.
To guard your heart is wisdom. When you do, you build a defense system that combats the enemy when he comes—for surely he will come. Scripture reminds us:
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” — 1 Peter 5:8
As you continue your walk with Christ, it becomes essential to surrender your heart to the leading of the Holy Ghost.
Surrender your mind too, so that your thoughts become thoughts He thinks through you.
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 2:5
And what do you do after that? You keep vigilance over your heart.
Oh, the enemy is smart. He knows what you like, and he uses those very things to make your heart waver for We are not ignorant of his devices.”
2 Corinthians 2:11
But you must stand your ground and win the battle for your heart. Give the serpent no room.
“Neither give place to the devil.” — Ephesians 4:27
When you do, you will realize that the issues of life—whether victory or defeat—all begin from the heart.
Stay revived!
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