THE STRANGE OPENINGS YOU MUST CLOSE
The first time he came to see me after many years, there was so much going on. It was hard making the first appointment we had because their baby took ill and was in the hospital for days.
When he recounted all that had happened, I had a witness to tell him to go and straighten up himself and make sure he closes the gap between his wife and himself. There was just too much going on for the enemy to take advantage of.
He took to the counsel. He began a journey of detoxifying his life- strange habits had to go, sin must be dealt with, no room for infidelity at all and ensuring the bond of peace between himself and his wife became stronger.
Miraculously, all the strange medical conditions began to disappear one after the other. Their child became so strong, smart and healthy. The financial drainpipe stopped. Their finances became better. Their lives improved greatly. The devil lost!
First, the devil is always looking for openings and opportunities.
He looks for an opportune time:
“That silenced the devil’s harassment for the time being. So he retreated until an opportune time.”
Luke 4:13 TPT
Second, He looks for whom to devour and destroy:
“Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.”
1 Peter 5:8 NLT
He crouches and waits at the door strategically seeking openings:
“…the predator is crouching in wait outside the door of your heart. It desires to have you, yet you must be its master.” Genesis 4:7 TPT
The devil takes advantage of openings. Make sure you give him no openings through sins, careless words or actions. Be careful!
“Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him].”
Ephesians 4:27 AMPC
Do a spiritual check. Have you created openings? Close it by the blood of Jesus. Close it by repentance. Close it by walking in the path of righteousness. Close it by reconciling quickly with your spouse. Close it and recover all that was stolen.
©️ temilOluwa Ola, Eruwa