“He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there. By the way that he came, by the same way shall he return…” (Isa. 37:33-34 NKJV).
This verse can be used to keep your thought life undisturbed and in complete tranquility, serenity, and composure.
Satan uses thoughts like flaming arrows to lodge in our minds and arouse us to anxiety, fear, insecurity, anger, or lust. The Greek word for devil (diabolos) is composed of two words: dia (dee-ah’), “through,” and ballo (bal’-lo), “to throw.”
Thus, it is Satan’s strategy to attempt to “throw” (shoot) arrows “through” (at) the believer to ignite trouble within him (Eph. 6:16).
In this passage, the Lord is speaking through the prophet Isaiah, telling the people of Israel that their enemy is coming against them but that he will not be able so much as to shoot an arrow into their city.
As Christians, we can have the same protection. Our minds can be so fortified with the Word of God, our hearts so filled with His Spirit, our walk of faith so undergirded with His divine presence and support, that the enemy will have to flee the same way he came against us.
Lately, I have been verbalizing a confession of faith to contradict negative mental suggestions. I say: “That is not my thought; I don’t think that way. Lord, it’s not Your thought either, because it does not agree with Your written Word.” Then I quote a positive scripture in opposition to that negative thought. Peace descends, and I can get on with serving the Lord.
You can do the same. Resist the devil with the Word!
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Dick Mills was ordained at The International Church of the Foursquare Gospel in 1949. He and his wife Betty traveled as evangelists all over the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe, and Australia. Dick and Betty are now home in heaven.
In 1966 Dick and Betty became a part of the then-emerging Charismatic Renewal. Passing through all denominational barriers, Dick has had the opportunity to speak in thousands of churches of varied backgrounds all over the world.
He ministered within several Christian organizations, including the Full Gospel Business Men, Women's Aglow, Inter-church Renewal Catholic Pentecostals, mainline Charismatic groups, CBN and TBN television networks, and many other independent Christian TV stations.
Dick appeared on numerous radio talk shows, written several magazine articles, and spoke at many Bible conferences and universities. He served as an adjunct professor at six Schools of the Bible and Seminaries.
In addition, Dick authored and co-authored several books and tapes. Dick's ministry was characterized by the unique gifts God has blessed him with. His services informed, enlightened, and motivated people to a higher level of commitment to God.