Strange Title...but we are studying Ephesians and the Devil is the focus of some verses specifically in chapter 6 and verse 11-13. To answer the question...I would say that the Devil would go to work. His work is to deceive people and keep they away from the truth of who they are, who God created them to be, who God really is, and to keep them caught in the lies he feeds to them. He is after people who Love God and those who don't. For those who love God, the Devil does his best through all the possibly schemes he can think of, to trip them up....to keep them distracted from God's plan...to confuse them with ideas and prompt thoughts that are close to the truth but are indeed a lie.
The Apostle Paul instructs his readers to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might...and...to put on the full armor of God. Those who love Jesus are not fighting against physical foes, but against the rulers, the powers, the world forces of this darkness and the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Paul has spoken about the heavenlies before and how the church of Jesus Christ is to be an ultimate display to those in the heavenlies the manifold wisdom of God. If you are a follower of Jesus Christ then you will never have a day when the Devil is on holidays from trying to mess up your life. If you are not a follower of Jesus Christ, today is a good day to consider if you want the Devil to influence your life or if you want freedom from that cage? Whether you are on holidays or not...you can be certain that the Devil is not! Keep your spiritual armour on, no matter where you go or who you are with. Walk with Jesus and keep your armour on! Paul says if you and I do that...we'll stand firm. So stand firm today and take God's Word and let it direct your life.
Blessings,
Pastor Brian
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