June 9

Do you ever feel that you’re standing alone against an array of the enemy’s devices? Do you ever feel that the evil one has orchestrated his minions to assail and undo you as you endeavor to traverse the narrow path that leads to life? You knew that the broad path would lead you away from the Lord’s will, but you thought the narrow, less traveled route would be direct and secure.

The reality is that the more you strive to follow the way that Jesus opens before you, the more likely you are to encounter opposition to your progress. The evil one does not give up; he does not relinquish his grip on you when you abandon your sin and turn your back upon his seductive lures. In fact, he pursues you more intently when you’re no longer one of his dupes.

Where does that realization leave you as a believer? How does The Lord expect you to counter the onslaught of the enemy against you? How can a mere mortal wage warfare against God’s ancient foe and emerge victorious from the encounter? The answer is found in Romans 8:27 where the Word assures that you are not alone in your battle against the enemy of your soul.

Paul’s words here give great comfort and assurance to the battle-weary warrior! Paul says, “He who knows the hearts of men knows the mind of God and it is the Spirit who intercedes before God in the behalf of the saints according to God’s will.” It is the Holy Spirit who knows your heart and assures you will be victorious over the minions of the enemy! HE will help you to achieve the victory that God desires to give you!