Lead Us not into Temptation

Overcoming Satan with one Verse

God's message to protect his Children from trials and temptations

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Introduction

I remember this day very well because something supernatural happened to me. I had just started opening my Holy Bible to find where to read. Suddenly, my heart caught an invisible fire. It was as if the room temperature had suddenly been increased. Had the house caught fire? No, there was no visible smoke or fire in the room.

I realised that this was the mighty presence of the Holy Spirit. The presence of God was so strong in that room. Ever since I received Christ as my Lord and Saviour, I had never sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit as I did at that moment. Supernaturaly, I was led to open seven scriptures starting with Luke 22 verse 31 and 32. These scriptures followed in a logical and coherent order that must have been assorted only by the divine intelligence of the Holy Spirit. These seven scriptures are indicated with a sign of three stars * * * in this book. The Holy Spirit interpreted these scriptures to me into the message contained in this booklet. Soon after, the voice spoke to me saying: "Arise, go and proclaim this message to all nations."

God bless you as you read this message.

Brother M. Makko

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All scriptures taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version, Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 International Bible Society. Used by pernmission of Zondervan Bible Publishers.

About this message

This message was inspired by the Holy Spirit who is the author of all the truth and the guardian of every word that God speaks.

Strengthening Of Souls in All Nations

The aim of this ministry is to see that all Christians walk victorious lives with Jesus Christ. No person, after accepting Jesus Christ, should ever backslide.

Prayer

Loving Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus Christ. As I read this message, I pray that you fill me with the Holy Spirit to enable me have a deep understanding of this vision. Cover me with the blood of Jesus Christ and help me to live a holy life. I pray in the Name you have put above All Names: that of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Chapter One

Confusing Words

As Jesus was sitting with the disciples on the last supper, he spoke these words * * *

"Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you Simon that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers" Luke 22:31, 32.

Jesus was revealing to Simon that in the spirit realm, he had seen Satan asking God for permission to severely tempt the disciples.

The following questions come to ones mind:

1. Can Satan talk to God? Was not Satan chased out of Gods glory and presence? Isn't God's presence too powerful for Satan?

2. If Satan can talk to God, what does he tell Him? There must be a very strong
reason why Satan talks to God.

3. How can Satan, that fallen angel, ask for a child of God? Are we not very
precious in the eyes of God?

4. Can God allow Satan to sift (tempt) us?

Chapter Two

The Revelation of the truth to all nations

This revelation is given to God's children to show them the truth concerning Satan's methods of keeping Christians under the bondage of temptations and sin.

Can Satan talk to God?

The answer to this question is YES!

The first evidence is within Luke 22 verses 31 and 32. Jesus himself tells us that he SAW SATAN ASKING GOD FOR PERMISSION TO SIFT THE DISCIPLES.

The second proof comes from the book of Job. If you open Job chapter I verse 6, you will find that Satan went into the very presence of God * * *

"One day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan CAME WITH THEM"

If you still have any doubts, read the book of Job chapter 2 verse 1: * * *

"On another day the angels came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came with them to PRESENT HIMSELF BEFORE HIM."

In both chapter one and two of the book of Job we find Satan talking to God. God was conversing with Satan! Why have we always overlooked this truth in the Bible? What disturbed me even more was God's reaction to Satan's presentation. He did not rebuke him or chase him out of his presence. God allowed Satan to talk to Him!

If Satan talks to God, what does he tell Him?

Have you ever asked yourself what the name Satan means? The New International Version of the Bible tells us that the name Satan means AN ACCUSER (find definition in Job 1:6 at the bottom of NIV Bible).

Is Satan really an accuser? Yes he is. THAT IS THE REASON WHY SATAN GOES TO OUR FATHER TO ACCUSE US BEFORE GOD.

If you read Job chapter I verses 9 and 10, you will find that Satan had gone into God's presence to accuse Job before God. Listen to what Satan told God: * * *

"Does Job fear you (God) for nothing? Have you not put a hedge around him and his household and everything he has? You have blessed the work of his hands, so that his flocks and herds are spread throughout the land."

You may think that this is not accusation. The Holy Spirit is emphasizing that this is a real accusation from Satan. Another way of putting this charge is:

"Job does not love you from the bottom of his heart. He fears and loves you because of the riches and protection you have given him"

My brother and sister, Satan up to now continues to accuse Christians before God. He does this day and night. He roams through the earth and goes to and fro, as mentioned in Job 1:7, hawking accusations against God's children.

We find more proof on this in the book of Revelation chapter 12 verse 10: * * *

"Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say:

"Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ, FOR THE ACCUSER OF OUR BROTHERS WHO ACCUSES THEM BEFORE GOD DAY AND NIGHT has been hurled down"

This is a very important scripture which Christians in all nations have to take very seriously. Remember that, here Jesus Christ was revealing to his servant John things yet to happen in future.

The Holy Spirit wants us to know that SATAN WlLL CONTINUE ACCUSING CHRISTIANS BEFORE GOD UNTIL THE EVENT PROPHESIED IN REVELATION CHAPTER 12 VERSE 10 TAKES PLACE.

Satan will never fail to find accusations against you. The main accusation Satan makes before God against us is that we, who have accepted salvation by the blood of Jesus Christ, do not love God from the bottom of our hearts. That we only love Him because of what we want from Him or because of what He has done for us. Satan's accusations are not always false especially for Christians who are not firm in their relationship with God. That is why it is very important that he who has an ear understands what this message means.

Accusations from People

Did you know that in our daily life people are always looking for accusations against God's servants? The Pharisees were always looking for accusations against Jesus. They prayed that he landed in a mistake. They waited for him to heal on a Sabbath. They accused him of eating with sinners. They wanted his remarks about paying taxes. They prepared accusations in case he was to condemn the woman caught committing adultery. And so on.

Beloved, Satan is always looking for accusations against you to be taken into God's presence.

But was not Satan chased out of heaven?

Yes, Satan and his army of rebellious angels were cast out of heaven. Satan is using these fallen angels as demons here on earth. His aim is to see that NO HUMAN BEING EVER GOES TO HEAVEN.

But there is one truth all Christians have to know. Satan has access to God's presence because time for his total destruction has not yet come. Time is coming when Satan will be totally denied approach to God's presence. This was revealed to the apostle John in Revelation 12:10:

"...For the accuser of our brothers who accuses them before God day and night has been hurled down."

Another truth all Christians have to know is that NO ONE, GOOD OR BAD, HOLY OR EVIL, CAN HIDE AWAY FROM GOD. That is why all those who refuse to repent and accept Christ will find visual and audio records of every detail of their evil acts here on earth being kept by God in heaven. These films will be displayed before the multitudes on the day of judgement. When we repent and accept to be washed by Jesus' blood, every sin is forgiven and erased from God's records. In the same way, God sees every act of Satan and he hears every word he speaks! Hear what God says: (Jer. 23: 23-24)

"Am I only a God nearby, and not the God of far away? CAN ANYONE HIDE IN SECRET PLACES SO THAT I CANNOT SEE HIM? DO NOT I FILL HEAVEN AND EARTH?"

Why does God tolerate Satan like that?

Our God is a God of plans. Everything that happened in the past, what is happening now, and all that will occur in future is according to God's plan. Did you know that God knew you and had plans for you before you were created in your mother's womb? Read Jeremiah 1:5:

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart"

In case you still have doubts read Psalm 139:15, 16:

"When I was woven together in the depths of the earth your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be"

Do you know why Jesus was telling us not to worry? It is because God has good plans for us. Jesus keeps on reading our files in heaven, therefore he knows the good things our Father has prepared for us. He knows that even birds are well catered for (Mat. 6:26). You only need to obey God to fit into his plan.

In the same way, God has plans for Satan. To know this plan open the book of Revelation 20 verse 10:

"And the devil who deceived them was thrown into the lake of burning sulphur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night FOREVER AND EVER"

Our Father is not in hurry to do things. He is a God of time, with each event having its own appointed time. If God was in a hurry to do things then he would have already sent Jesus back on earth to take us out of this wicked world.

God, in His great mercy, gave enough time to Satan repent. But Satan, in his stubbornness and stiff, rebellious heart, refused to repent. So, judgement has been made by God.

God's power is above every other power in the heavens and on earth. By just mentioning four words, light was created. He mightily rescued the children of Israel from Egypt, with great signs and wonders. He has killed thousands of enemies of Israel. Therefore, there is no way Satan can be difficult to God.

One then asks himself why God tolerates the Devil.

The main reason why God listens to Satans accusations is that HE (GOD) WANTS SATAN TO PROVE FOR HIMSELF THAT GOD'S CHILDREN LOVE THE FATHER AND THE SON FROM THE BOTTOM OF THEIR HEARTS.

God may let Satan tempt Christians. Then Satan will prove for himself that we sincerely love the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit with all our hearts!

When Satan is given permission to tempt you, God is not looking for your defeat or failure. God is looking at you to see if you would glorify His name or that of Satan. ALL THIS DEPENDS ON YOU BECAUSE GOD HAS GIVEN YOU THE POWER TO DO SO.

When Satan succeeds in tempting you, he rejoices over God. He tells God how right he was with his accusations against you. But if you succeed to overcome temptations, glory goes to God. Satan's accusations are proved wrong. Look at the book of Job chapter 42 verse 10 and see what a person who overcomes temptation receives:

"... the Lord made Job prosperous again and gave him twice as much as he had before"

Dear my brother and sister in Christ, you have to know that God may give Satan permission to tempt you. God wants you to prove to the Devil that you are on Gods side. That you belong to Jesus Christ who purchased you with his precious blood. The moment you overcome temptations, something will happen in the supernatural:

– God's name will be glorified.

– God will laugh at Satan.

– God will be pleased with you.

– Jesus Christ will be filled with joy as he intercedes for you.

– Blessings will come your way.

– God will send angels to protect you.

– The latter part of your life will be more blessed.

Let all Christians know that when temptations come to them, it is our loving Father who has let it be. Satan may not tempt a child of God without permission from God. Know that the moment you accepted Christ, Satan started accusing you before God. Even at this moment, he is pleading that he sifts you like wheat.

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