Protection from the Evil One

1 Kings 4-5; 2 Chronicles 2; Psalms. 101; 2 Thessalonians 3

“And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men, for not everyone has faith. But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one.”

2 Thessalonians 3:2, 3

There are wicked and evil people who oppose the Church, the Gospel, and those who live on mission with Jesus. Paul endured beatings, imprisonment, and eventually death for the Gospel. His message to new believers in Jesus was that this treatment is normal and to be expected. He also taught that people are not the enemy, but rather, it is Satan. We are to resist Satan, the evil one. This spiritual warfare occurs around us and we are often unaware of its presence. The Lord Almighty is faithful. He strengthens and protects his servants as we call out to him. He delivers us from temptations and evil as we make this a regular prayer. God’s people are not to be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. The battle is real and the cost is great, but Jesus has overcome. We, too, are called to overcome in his strength and grace.

“Lord Jesus, you are my Deliverer, my Shield, and my Strong Tower. My strength and hope are in you to deliver me from the evil one, for your glory.”