Matthew 16:23
It is doubtful that Satan had himself entered into Peter and caused him to say this. Peter had just confessed his faith in Christ, and such a one could not be possessed in that way. However, Jesus rebukes the devil in Peter none the less because Peter was under the influence of the flesh. Our flesh lies within the dominion of the enemy, and he will influence it every chance he gets. Thus, Jesus words apply to sin in the flesh as well as to the person of Satan himself. Those who are not thinking in a heavenly mindset will delight in the things of this world, and not the things of God.
This does reveal much about Satan too. He also literally is a stumbling block. That is his very nature. He always seeks to destroy the righteous. He does not delight in the things of God, of course. He hates God. He has fallen in love with the things of man. He sees in humanity a chance to pervert one of God’s creations to his own glory. He wants man for his own.
Bible Reading: Isaiah 29:1-32:20
Scripture Memory: 1 John 4:10 “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.”
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for this day that You have made. You put this day together to be just what we need. You already know what the day will bring forth. We know so little, and You know so much. Thank You for Your wisdom to guide us. We are blind without You. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ I pray and praise You, Amen.
Prayer Requests: Pray for a man with kidney failure. Pray for a woman with cancer. Pray for a woman in an assisted living facility.
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