James 4:7 through 8 says, “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. ⁸ Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

Resisting the devil is one way to fight. What does resistance look like? The dictionary defines resistance as “the refusal to accept or comply with”. Refuse to allow the enemy to take a foothold in your thoughts. Every time a thought shows up that is not pleasing to God, resist it. Pray it away, do not consider it one second more.

1 Corinthians 10:13 says, “No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

This is a promise from God that He will not let you be tempted to the point where you are not strong enough to resist the temptation. You are strong enough.

The promise also says that God will provide a way out. When temptation comes into your life, look for the way out. The way out is there the same time the temptation is. Your role is to take the way out that God provides. Do not spend one second in temptation, take the way out!

Let’s pray. Father in heaven, thank You for the blood of Jesus. Thank You for the promise that You will never leave us or forsake us. Thank You for Your love. Help us to walk by faith and Your Word. Help us to be an example of Your love to everyone we encounter. Lord, help us to grow in You each day. In Jesus’ name we pray, amen.