OF STUBBORN “KEKE RIDERS” AND THE BELIEVERS AUTHORITY

While I waited in the market for Irewamiri and a senior sibling to return, I had a great time reading, but something happened that did not leave my mind.

The tricycle drivers would park recklessly to drop off and pick up a passenger, not minding other vehicles behind them. They acted like the kings of the road. I saw drivers honking. They were running out of patience, yet these “keke riders” would still do whatever they wanted with such a bad attitude. At a point, a car had to squeeze its way through the available space. 

One of such tricycle riders parked recklessly again. He blocked the pathway of other vehicles to pick up a passenger. Then, a bus full of soldiers was coming right behind it. The soldier seated in front tapped the tricycle. When the rider looked back and saw who tapped him, he sped off immediately and cleared the path. I had a good laugh where I was. 

As simple as it was, that is exactly how the relationship between the believer and the devil should be.

The devil is not just restless. He is also reckless. He believes he can do whatever he wants. 

I Peter 5:8 NKJV

[8] Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 

I John 5:19 NKJV

[19] We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one.

If you give the devil any chance at all, he will kick you around like a leather ball. He loves to toss around ignorant people. 

But everything changes the moment you are “militarised,” that is, you understand who your God is, who he has made you to be, and the resources available to you. When the devil knows you are aware, he stays clear from you and sometimes clears the road for you. 

The world may lie under the grip of evil, but the devil knows enough not to cross his boundaries. 

When you are born again, the wicked one does not and cannot touch you. 

I John 5:18 NKJV

[18] We know that whoever is born of God does not sin; but he who has been born of God keeps himself, and the wicked one does not touch him.

The evil one cannot harm you 

1 John 5:18 NIV

[18] We know that anyone born of God does not continue to sin; the One who was born of God keeps them safe, and the evil one cannot harm them. 

Do you know who you are?

If you don’t, the devil will cheat you. 

Put on your kingdom military uniform and tap that devil to clear the road for you. You are God’s envoy! 

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