The Bible clearly states that demonic powers are at work to set traps for Christians. Satan is determined to overthrow all believers who walk in holiness and in complete devotion to Jesus Christ. Understand that Satan is not omnipresent - he can not be everywhere at once - and he does not know everything. But he has at his command a multitude of demonic beings, principalities and powers of darkness. And these powers of darkness give you traps. "When my spirit is slain within me, you know my path. On the road where I walk they laid a trap for me" (Psalms 142: 3).

Beloved, the devil is giving you a trap that you can not see. You must be on your guard at all times. He can use bad people, he can use the temptation of the flesh and he can even use other Christians, but you can be sure that Satan is trying to trap you in sin.

If you have fallen into this trap and are now living in slavery, you must realize that your downfall was certainly premeditated. The devil knew your weakness and he trapped you with it. You can continually blame yourself by thinking, "How could I do such a thing ?" But flogging you is a waste of time and nothing else ! You will never be able to understand how stupid, blind and thoughtless you were, so turn your thoughts to Jesus because I have incredible news for you : you are about to be released !

If you have been trapped by the enemy in any way and if you have fallen into his trap, but you know that you love God with all your heart, the Lord will not allow you to remain the victim of the enemy. Read the Word of God with renewed devotion and ask the Holy Spirit to give you discernment. There is power in the name of Jesus and He will deliver you and protect you !

David Wilkerson