Give no Place to the devil

God Almighty planted something beautiful in your life from the very beginning of time. That is what He wants to see growing in you. However, the devil wanted a place in a human being’s life so he could control him from the very beginning. That happened in the Garden of Eden. The enemy envied the authority and dominion God had given to man. So, once he is given an opportunity, he ensures that he uses it effectively. Below we hear the Apostle Paul speaking to the Ephesians:

Eph 4:25 Wherefore, putting away falsehood, speak ye truth each one with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.
Eph 4:26 Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:
Eph 4:27 neither give place to the devil.
Eph 4:28  Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing that is good, that he may have whereof to give to him that hath need.
Eph 4:29  Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for edifying as the need may be, that it may give grace to them that hear.

What does it mean not to give place to the devil? It means that you should not allow the devil to influence you. Never entertain him. Do not give him a chance in your life. Why? We get the reason from the Book of John 10:10 where it says, “The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.” We see from this portion of scripture that the devil, who is the Master Deceiver, came for a purpose. That purpose is contrary to that of Jesus. The devil came to steal, kill and to destroy. He came for nothing else. So that is what he wants to do in your life. He did that to Adam and Eve and he was successful.
Following are few ways that help the devil get a place in your life. These are some of his inroads among others:

1) Lying

The Bible said put away falsehood. You must always speak truth. The devil is the father of lies. If there are lies in your life, that means he has a right to access your life. He would be coming to his own. But if you stand on truth (the Word is truth) you are protected.

2) Harboring anger
Do not keep anger in your life. Ensure that you do not sin as you get angry. Anger is dangerous if it is not well controlled. You rather be angry against the devil not man. Uncontrolled anger attracts the devil and his demons. So do not harbor it.

3) Do not steal
That is what the Word is saying in the opening portion of scripture. Do not steal anything from your Employer, your neighbor, or from anybody. The devil is a thief. Instead, work with your hands so that you can have enough supplies for your needs and that you can also share with the needy. We have the nature of God who is Love. So love shares itself. Share yourself with others i.e. help other people.

4) Let no corrupt word come from your mouth

Speak the right words. Speak words that edify or build others. Do not hurt other people. Practice the golden rule. Do to others what you would want them to do to you. Speak words of faith. It is an ugly word so to speak, that comes from within that defiles a man.

You are like a garden of the Lord. The Lord planted only the good in your heart, which must be manifested on the outside. Anything contrary to the Word God was not planted by God. You have the responsibility to weed out everything that is not of God. Take care of the garden of the Lord (your life). If you do not take proper care of it, weeds will grow and what God planted will never be seen by others on the outside. Do not give place to the devil. He is an enemy. God bless you in Jesus Name!