This entire principle is tied up in understanding God’s opposite – Satan. Scriptures help us understand that Satan, was once as esteemed among God’s creations as any. Satan however, wanted to elevate himself to a position of being a god, with power to Lord over elements of creation, to have things and beings subjugated to him. He saw the position of being God as being an obtainable goal. He was short sighted, because he failed to see that the difference in being God and being his opposite is the willingness to let your creation choose to follow you or not. In an evil world, beings are forced to participate under a master of their fate, while in a God-like world, even the unbeliever is allowed not to believe in the one who created and loved this same non-believer. In addition, the one who allows all to make their own choice allows that all remain totally under the umbrella of unconditional love. Rejected, ignored, and disobeyed, God continues to love all, unaffected by their choice. Satan cares not about the love of his subjects, but only that they are persuaded to yield to his untruths. Whether his subjects are deceived or totally aware, he will extremely manipulate the path of anyone he pursues; not hoping they will believe in and follow him as a god necessarily, but that any who follow him will be confused about who god is. The promises of Satan are hollow, however decorative on the surface, still hollow and void of truth. In this respect and all others, Satan has a copy of what he believes God is or says or does, and that copy is equally hollow in its value. Being able to tell the difference is beyond the human vision. It is the duty of the Spirit of God to help us see the false things of Satan, when compared to the real things of God.
Ok. I know this is a truth that is difficult to put into a simple example. That is because it is a BIG concept. The greatness of God is in that he does not possess His human creation. He totally owns us, but chooses not to possess us. It is a risky thing. Satan is the ultimate example of how creation could choose not to live in God’s power and wisdom. Sometimes we see God as a master passing down legalisms and making life hard. But I try to stop sometimes and really see God. God is all powerful. He could force everything in his creation to serve him. But He shows us that His real power is in allowing us to choose that He become the power in our lives. Then His power becomes productive, has direction, is conveyed. His power increases as it is multiplied within beings, who make use of it willingly. God desires that all the things of His character and creation “increase.” The method by which He is able to increase His own power is through us. He becomes greater in willing servants. We are not slaves to his power, but conveyers of His power. We are benefactors of that power therefore, because we can use it for our benefit in His name. - The very opposite of how power is used by Satan. He uses his power to make slaves of his followers, to lord over them, and seeks only that his power increase fear and forced subjugation in his subjects.
For a practical application of this principle, see my next blog. Til then, God Bless!!!
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Thank you so much, Dear Father, for being my Lord and my Savoir. And for letting me choose whether I serve you. I do sooooo choose you. Help me to be wise when Satan seeks to deceive me. Open my eyes to see when he offers false hope, and misguided direction. Make it clear to me when you are wielding your power in my life, and give me wisdom to use that power, not just store it. Glorify yourself in me. In Jesus Name. AMEN
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