Sun 9:30a Class; 10:30a Worship; 11:35a Communion
Bible Bites
The Air of Disobedience
“…in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of disobedience.” (Ephesians 2:2)
The prince of the power of the air is a reference to Satan. He has the kind of power seen in a hurricane or a tornado – destructive power that eventually evaporates into thin air. And how does that power work exactly? What is the general essence or spirit behind Satan’s schemes?
The spirit of disobedience. Satan’s power is found in his ability to stir us up into insurrection and rebellion. When we are tempted by selfishness and personal authority, the devil gleefully wreaks his chaos. He does it in marriages, friendships, churches, and society. A ‘me first’ culture leads to the whirlwind of division, hatred, pain, and rebellion against God.
Satan’s power is in turning each of us toward disobedience. If he can get us to shake our fist at God and say, “Who are You to tell me what to do?!”, then he has infected us with his deadly poison of rebellion.
Obedience to God is not weak. Subjection to the gracious, kind intention of our Lord is the strongest thing you can do with your life. Weak souls must rebel to “prove” their strength. Be strong; don’t follow the pack. Choose obedience.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
