The Battle for the Heart: A Message on Collusion with Satan (07/04/'24)

The Battle for the Heart: A Message on Collusion with Satan Dear Beloved, Today, I want to speak to you about a profound and often unseen battle that takes place within the silent chambers of our hearts. This battle is not against flesh and blood but against a sinister force that seeks to steal our minds and spirits—Satan. His first tactic, cunning and insidious, is to bind the strong man within us, to shackle our spiritual essence and dim the light that guides our souls. Jesus, in His infinite wisdom, warned us of this very danger. He said, "No one can enter a strong man's house and plunder his goods unless he first binds the strong man; then indeed he may plunder his house." These words remind us that the binding Satan seeks is not just a physical restraint but a spiritual one. It is an attempt to make us prisoners within our own hearts, to render us powerless and susceptible to his plundering. The stakes in this battle are eternal. Jesus further emphasized, "He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters." This stark truth leaves no room for neutrality. To stand neutral is to stand against Christ; to be passive is to scatter. In this cosmic struggle, our hearts become the battlefield, and the choices we make determine our alignment. Colluding with Satan means allowing him to bind us, to let darkness reign in our hearts, and to scatter the fragments of our souls into the abyss. It is a subtle entanglement that can ensnare the unwary. Yet, there is hope and a call to liberation. Jesus calls us to resist, to stand with Him, to gather with Him. In doing so, we reclaim our stolen essence, unbind our spirits, and walk in the light. The path to freedom lies in embracing the light of Christ. To gather with Him is to find grace, to enter the kingdom of light, and to stand firm against the encroaching shadows. The heart must choose, for in this choice lies the essence of our eternal destiny. As we navigate this life, let us be vigilant and intentional in our choices. Let us resist the binding tactics of Satan and stand firm in the light of Christ. Let us gather with Him, embracing His grace and the promise of eternal freedom. The battle for the heart is real, but with Christ, we are assured of victory. In His light and love, Pastor Steven G. Lee (July 4, 2024)