The Tactics of the Enemy

The Tactics of the Enemy

From the beginning of times, the enemy has looked for ways to destroy the most precious and valued creation of God, man. He has devised different tactics and schemes to ensure that man falls from the glory God has destined for him and makes him lose His inheritance in Christ.

The Bible makes it clear that the enemy is cunning and subtle in his way (Genesis 3:1). That means that he has mastered covering his evil intentions, disguising himself as an angel of light, and then striking when we have let our guards down.

Every believer must know that the enemy is working tirelessly to destroy their souls. Acts 13:10 calls him the enemy of all righteousness. He is roaming about like a lion, seeking whom to devour. Therefore, we must be sober and vigilant (1 Peter 5:8).

Personal information (Proverbs 13:3)

Only God knows the thoughts and the intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). Nothing is hidden from God. In fact, He is the revealer of all secrets (Hebrews 4:13, Daniel 2:22).

However, the enemy and his cohorts cannot access your mind. They do not know your plans or decipher your moves unless you reveal them through your speech. That is why you must be careful about the personal information you divulge

Hair

One thing the enemy uses to attack you, strip you of your glory, and hold you captive is getting hold of your hair. This is an age-long tactic of the enemy.

The head is a significant part of the human body. When a king or spiritual leader is chosen, anointing oil is poured on their head. The head signifies authority and rulership (Leviticus 8:1, 1 Samuel 16:13, Psalm 23:5). Therefore, the enemy seeks the hair on the head to perpetrate evil.

This was what happened in Samson's case. Samson was born a Nazirite. He was to be the deliverer of the Israelites from the hands of the Philistines. That was his destiny.

Cloth

Another tactic the enemy uses to steal our glory and virtue is through our clothing. They pretend to want to wear your dress to an important function, whereas they aim to manipulate your destiny.

Remember when Elijah was to be taken by the chariot of fire into heaven, Elisha took his mantle that fell. This mantle gave Elisha a double portion of Elijah's power, and Elisha began to perform miracles (2 Kings 2:1-17).

The enemy understands this principle. That is why they always want to get your cloth.

Food

Food is a powerful channel through which the enemy can steal your glory and make you lose your authority and power. We see this played out in the story of Jacob and Esau, where Esau sold his birthright because of bread and pottage (Genesis 25:29-34). Esau lost his position as the firstborn and the blessings that come with it because he couldn't control his urge for food. The enemy understands the role of food in people's life. He knows how well most people love food. That is why he uses it as a tool to get them to lose their birthright in Christ and God's blessings. Don't eat everything you're offered, especially if you do not know where such food is coming from. Most foods have been dedicated to idols and other gods. An important thing to note is that the enemy uses people closest to you to carry out this operation, just like in Jacob and Esau's case.

Evil association (Genesis 13)

The Bible warns us against evil associations. These are relationships that do you more evil than good. However, you will never notice this if you are not sensitive in the spirit. The enemy sends his demons, wolves in sheep's clothing, into your life. These people are monitoring spirits who work against you and send information about your life to their coven to hinder your progress in life. Unless you dissociate yourself from this set of friends, your life will remain stagnant, and you will not achieve the great plans God has for you. This was the case of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13. Lot was Abraham's nephew.