A Christian Daily Devotional from James 4:7-9
Scripture: James 4:7-9
Theme: Submitting to God and Resisting the Devil
Devotional:
In today's passage, James calls us to submit ourselves to God and resist the devil. This is a powerful message that can help us to overcome sin and live a holy life.
The Call to Submission:
The first step in overcoming sin is to submit ourselves to God. This means acknowledging His authority over our lives and surrendering our will to His will. It means choosing to obey Him, even when it's difficult.
The Power of Resistance:
Once we have submitted ourselves to God, we are ready to resist the devil. The devil is our enemy, and he will always try to tempt us to sin. But when we resist him in the power of the Holy Spirit, he will flee from us.
The Path to Holiness:
Submitting to God and resisting the devil are not easy, but they are necessary if we want to live a holy life. When we do these things, we are drawing near to God, and He will draw near to us. He will cleanse our hearts and make us pure.
Prayer:
Lord, I submit myself to you today. I choose to obey you, even when it's difficult. I resist the devil in the power of your Holy Spirit. Please draw near to me, Lord, and make me pure. Amen.
Additional Thoughts:
We cannot overcome sin on our own. We need God's help.
Submitting to God is not a one-time decision. It is a daily choice.
Resisting the devil is a battle, but we can win with God's help.
I hope this devotional has been helpful. Please join me again tomorrow for another look at the Word of God.
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