Defense Against Those More Opportune Times

When the devil had finished every temptation, he [temporarily] left Him until a more opportune time.

—Luke 4:13 (AMP)

Almighty God,

Help me remember that the devil never stops lying, that he never stops trying to deceive me—that even when it looks as if he has given up on coming against me, he is only waiting for a better opportunity to tempt me into sin.

Thank You that because of Your Son, Jesus, I can have victory over the temptations that come my way—I am no longer a slave to my sin. 

Thank You that I can resist the attacks of the enemy—that I resist him by knowing and speaking Your Word, just as Christ did.

But don’t let me forget that walking in a season where the temptations are not as frequent or as strong, doesn’t mean that the enemy is finished trying.   

Keep me mindful that I must always stand guard over my heart, because the enemy will always be looking for another opportunity to attack, when I least expect it.

Thank You for showing me that my best defense against the devil is to stay in close fellowship with You—filling my heart with the truth of Your Word and allowing Your Spirit to fill it with Your presence and power—so that my weapon arsenal will be well stocked against his next attack.

Help me remember that the devil never stops lying, that he never stops trying to deceive me—that even when it looks as if he has given up on coming against me, he is only waiting for a better opportunity to tempt me into sin.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.