Abundant Life

'The thief comes only to steal, kill and destroy. I have come so that they may have life and have it more abundantly' John 10 v 10. There are many terms to describe the devil in the scriptures. Among them are 'the father of lies' and 'the accuser of the brethren'. It is clear from the scriptures that 'We are more than conquerers, through him who loved us' Romans 8 v 37. But the evil one would love to keep the body of Christ from believing this. For this reason he stops (or tries to stop us from being effective). If he can turn brother against brother, sister against sister, sister against brother and brother against sister he will try to do this. Sickness in the body of Christ is one method that he uses. We can be sure that Jesus is Satan's main adversary but failing that any believer who poses a threat to his kingdom is a target. Although we can be sure that 'all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to his purposes' (Romans 8 v 28).

But just as what seemed to be the ultimate place of defeat for Jesus was, in fact, his ultimate place of victory so whatever he tries to do to the body of Christ whether through sickness or division or some other mode of attack will ultimately be turned around for our blessing and his glory.