What The Devil Fears

The passages below are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Before Amen”

"And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests.

With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people."

Ephesians 6:18 (NIV)

The Devil fears prayer.

Imagine this scene.

He sat in the back of the room during a strategy session.

A dozen demons had gathered to hear a report on the life of a particularly stalwart saint.

“He won’t stumble,” groused the imp responsible for his demise.

“No matter what I do, he won’t turn his back on God.”

The council began to offer suggestions.

“Take his purity,” one said.

“I tried,” replied the fiend, “but he is too moral.”

“Take his health,” urged another.

“I did, but he refused to grumble or complain.”

“Take his belongings.” “Are you kidding?

I’ve stripped the man of every penny and possession.

Yet he still rejoices.”

For a few moments no one spoke.

Finally, from the back of the room, came the low, measured voice of Satan himself.

The entire council turned as the fallen angel rose to his feet.

His pale face was all but hidden by the hood.

A long cape covered his body.

He raised his bony hand and made his point.

“You must take what matters most.”

“What is that?” asked the subordinate.

“You must take his prayer.”

The passages above are taken from Max Lucado’s book “Before Amen”