We are the only ones who control our thought processes. No one makes us think the way we do. That is why we have to stay attentive. Not every thought we have is of our origin.

The devil tempted Jesus over and over in the wilderness. Luke 4:13 says, “Now when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from Him until an opportune time.”

We need to heed Peter’s warning. 1 Peter 5:8 says, “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” The devil is a liar. John 8:44 says that he is the father of it.

Therefore our recourse is in hiding God’s words of truth in our hearts. Memorizing those truths lays a foundation of checkpoints or barriers. God’s word in our hearts will not return void. Isaiah 55:11. It will instruct, guide, and direct us when satan sets traps to lure us. His agenda is always to destroy our faith. God’s hidden word is the shield for our faith. Memorizing is another form of spiritual warfare.