The Accuser of the Brethren

Constantly, we are confronted with choices on how to handle the actions other people make. When someone interacts with us, or even when they do not, we make a choice as to whether we will allow ourselves to divert our mind, will, and emotions to that act. This diversion could be in a positive direction. Or it could be in a negative direction. Which direction we proceed is largely dependent on how we perceive the event.

When someone speaks to me, my natural inclination is to ask myself, “Why did he say that?” I say natural because we normally do not do this consciously. Subconsciously, we decide whether the other person was benevolent in his speak, or mean hearted, or loving, etc.... What we do not realize is that when we do this, we are ascertaining and weighing the motives of their heart. In effect, we are judging. Our reactions to the events are reactions because we have judged the other and found them to be wanting or found them to be acceptable, or in need of reward.

This is quite a revelation, but, there is more. Satan is the accuser of the brethren, (Revelation 12:10.) And since he is the general of all the demons, they all do this. Remember where our fight is, Ephesians 6:12.) But few realize that his accusations are not just to G-d about us. They are to us about someone else. So when we are making this judgement, guess who is whispering all sorts of possible reasons for the other persons act? When we are relating with someone else, too often, the enemy is whispering in our ears about why they may have done what they did. And I can assure you, that these accusations are typically lies, (John 8:44.)

Now that we know this, we need to put on the full armor of G-d, (Ephesians 6:13-20.) We become filled with the Spirit , (Ephesians 5:18,) and listen for His voice constantly. This requires stillness, (Psalm 46:10,) and contentment, (Philipians 4:11.) The Holy Spirit will reveal to us when to react, (Matthew 10:19.) He will give us the strength, (Philipians 4:13,) to deal with the words of the enemy AND the actions of our brothers. He will transform us into the image of Christ, (Romans 12:22,) and eventually, we will do Greater things than the miracles that Jesus did while he was on the earth (John 14:12.)

Revelation 12:10 (NKJV)

10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

Ephesians 6:12 (NKJV)

12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

John 8:44 (NKJV)

44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

Ephesians 6:13-20 (NKJV)

13 Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints— 19 and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 5:18 (NKJV)

18 And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit,

Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)

10 Be still, and know that I am God;

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!

Philippians 4:11 (NKJV)

11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content:

Matthew 10:19 (NKJV)

19 But when they deliver you up, do not worry about how or what you should speak. For it will be given to you in that hour what you should speak;

Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)

13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.

Romans 12:2 (NKJV)

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

John 14:12 (NKJV)

12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these